Manufacturing Production Supervisor II

Inside the Role

The MDEG supervisor is responsible for championing the SQDCM (safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale) metrics for a unionized production team. This role works closely with quality, maintenance, line engineers, scheduling, and logistics departments to successfully manufacture Medium Duty Engines for the end customer

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What you Drive

• Supervise a unionized workforce in relation to personnel issues, job scope, discipline, reviews, hiring, etc.

• Responsible for workforce planning considering planned production volumes and departmental efficiency targets.

• Consistent KPI tracking. Implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product while operating within assigned budget.

• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and quality, Drive improvements in departmental KPI's.

• Support and ensure change point activities in alignment with global counterparts.

• Monitor, supervise and revise processes in case of deviation to the planned status.

• Interpret company policy to workers and enforce safety and environmental regulations while complying with terms of contractual labor agreement.

• Maintains time and production records including employee documentation.

• Prepares shift hand-over/end of shift reports.

• Drive lean concepts & continuous improvement (TOS+) in all areas of responsibility.

• Close interaction with the Scheduling team to coordinate builds to meet customer demand. Create and maintain tactical implementation plans (TIPS) to monitor completion of projects.

• Ensure safe and clean work areas

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree OR 6+ years of relevant experience leading teams of people in a high volume manufacturing or logistics setting in lieu of a degree.

• Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management with effective oral and written communication skill.

• Strong leadership skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proficient PC skills.

• Ability to work any shift.

• Product and process knowledge automotive manufacturing.

• Knowledge of LEAN principles (TOS+).

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.