Manufacturing Production Supervisor II

Inside the Role

Responsible for planning and allocating manpower to support the daily production requirements, supporting the lean manufacturing principles and concepts, developing a culture of continuous improvement, and initiate problem solving to improve all KPI's impacts within your area of responsibility.

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

Position offers a starting salary range of $95,000 - $121,000 USD 

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. 

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Planning and allocating manpower to support the daily production requirements.

• Employee relations promoting teamwork, coaching, and mentoring, and issuing discipline as needed.

• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement activities.

• Support the plant metrics by establishing goals and targets for your area of responsibility.

• Develop and execute problem solving strategy initiatives to improve SQDCME (SAFETY-QUALITY-DELIVERY-COST-MORALE-ENVIRONMENTAL) 

• Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA and 4 years of relevant experience preferred OR 6+ years relevant experience leading teams of people in a high-volume manufacturing or logistics setting in lieu of a degree

• Ability to lead with professionalism.

• Must be able to work any shift.

• Ability to lead with influence to achieve positive outcomes.

• Solid and effective communicator with good networking skills

• Knowledge with SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint software packages

• Communication Skills

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Degree Focus - Business / Manufacturing Engineering

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Where We Work

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

Gaffney, SC 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, s