Head of Production Cleveland Truck Plant

Inside the Role

Lead all the necessary functions and manage resources for the production of commercial vehicles according to schedule, at a quality level that exceeds our customer expectations, and meets the company’s financial goals. Drive for SQDCME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environmental) goals achievement, based on GO 2030 Strategy, and lean principles. Actively support, develop, and implement actions that promote a safe, diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

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

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience 

Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay;  starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ holidays per calendar year; Paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance program; volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

What You Drive at DTNA

Productions Operations

• Plan and drive all activities associated with truck production operations, ensuring production demand fulfillment while achieving the highest level of quality.
• Lead the planning and execution of various production strategies particularly for delivery and quality of all finished vehicles.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and effective problem solving through TOS+ and lean manufacturing principles/tools to improve work processes and establish common targets.
• Align equipment and installation requirements for different production rates and product mixes, to achieve the Truck Conversion Cost targets (or all related expenses). Simultaneously, maximize the return on investment and profits for the company.
• Execute decisions regarding production performance improvements according to SQDCME goals.
• Define the priorities resulting from product changes, analyze difficulties as well as research and introduce solutions for any production change, direct labor or efficiency impact.  

Leadership

• Establish and implement personnel development programs that promote a safe, diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
• Lead and coach all production managers to understand and execute their roles in leading the business, as well as, leading and building people.
• Communicate relevant information, initiatives and goals to the production managers, track targets and provide continuous performance feedback to the areas.  

Customer Focus

• Determine appropriate actions and provide direction to production managers in order to sustain and improve truck quality, warranty and delivery targets.
• Participate with our customers in different activities inside or outside of the plant in order to promote confidence and loyalty from our truck users.
• Promote direct customers retrofit and communication, attending conference calls, site visits or any other interaction channel, to get potential improvement opportunity items. 

Continuous Improvement

• Develop “Continuous Improvement” strategies within Production and plant processes; communicate CI initiatives, facilitate the implementation among all departments to create a strong Plant CI/Quality culture.
• Develop action plans to create and execute the long-term “Envisioned Future”, involving support areas. Define specific plant measurement metrics (SQDCME) and ensure all plant personnel understand and maintain focused on meeting those metrics.
• Promote Production personnel's education and development on CI topics, to help them with understanding the Vision and long-term strategies.

Compliance

• Comply with Daimler Truck Code of Conduct and strict adherence to Integrity Code.
• Contribute to maintaining quality and environmental ISO and Federal/State certifications.
• Promote actions to create employee’s work environment aligned to confidence and trust. 

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA +10 years of experience including 4 years of Leadership experience in different plant manufacturing departments
• Technical and managing skills in the fields of Production, Quality and Logistics
• Lean Manufacturing concepts knowledge
• Knowledge of problem