Supervisor Production

Inside the Role

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is the market leader and thrives as the voice of the trucking industry. We are currently seeking a dynamic candidate as a supervisor in production operations. This is your chance to join us as we define the next chapter of the trucking industry. We can’t wait to hear from you!

In this position you will be 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.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $90,000 - $115,000 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:

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

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

• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement activities.

• Be proactive and lead initiatives to improve SQDCME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environmental.

• Responsible for all employee work and production records in assigned area.

• Responsible for schedule development and adherence in assigned area.

• Decision maker for daily activities that are guided by policy, procedures, and business plans with oversight from manager.

• Demonstrates understanding and application of procedures and concepts related to job field as well as basic knowledge of other related work areas.

• Coordinates the resources of team and set daily priorities to meet operational objectives.

• Primarily supervises the work of hourly employees large numbers of shop floor employees in operations, manufacturing, and/or logistics.

• Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures.

• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and diplomacy to exchange information, handle sensitive issues, and translate, simplify, and clarify information for employees.

• Responsible for staffing decisions such as hiring, firing, rewarding, training, and developing employees.

Knowledge You Should Bring:

• BA/BS AND 4 years of relevant experience OR 6 years of relevant experience of leading teams of people in a high volume manufacturing or Logistics setting in lieu of degree

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Must be able to work any shift

Exceptional Candidates Might Have:

• Business degree

• Cell based manufacturing

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Relocation assistance will be provided to selected candidate if living outside the job location

Where We Work

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

Gastonia, NC US

YOU MAKE US - YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

People are what makes us - everyone makes the difference at Daimler Truck. As one global team, we drive success: from conventional powertrains to the future of sustainable transportation. We build to solve. Constantly pursuing our goals. Our culture. Our daily life.

 

It’s your impact that makes the difference. Only together, will we achieve more sustainable transportation, reduce our carbon footprint, increase safety on and off the track, develop smarter technology and financial solutions. All essential, to fulfill our purpose for all who keep the world moving. That’s why we rely on each other. We start with listening to your insights, thoughts, and ideas.

 

Let’s unleash our collective potential to build our future, progress together and lead with the long view. Because everything you do has an impact