Production Supervisor

Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW,  a Dover Company is a leader in the rail tank car valves and fittings industry.  Our innovative rail products are manufactured and engineered for the safe and efficient loading, transporting, and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products.

For over 125 years, OPW has led the way in designing and manufacturing world-class retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions for the safe and efficient handling and distribution of fuels and critical fluids. OPW makes above ground and below ground products for both conventional, vapour recovery and clean energy applications in the retail and commercial markets. Additionally, OPW supplies loading arms, valves and dry-break couplings, tank truck equipment, rail car valves and equipment, and car wash systems. OPW has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, with sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Dover Corporation, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under 'DOV'. To learn more about OPW’s 125 years of providing industry-leading solutions, visit our website at www.opwglobal.com.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com

Overview:

The Production Supervisor leads day-to-day shop floor execution to ensure safe, high-quality and efficient operations that meet productivity targets and on-time delivery commitments. This role will supervise and coordinate hourly employees in support of production and material flow while driving performance through standard work, visible floor leadership, and continuous improvement.

You will monitor daily plant activities and ensure safety, quality and productivity commitments are met. Use of KPIs and routine Gemba walks to identify issues, remove barriers, and improve results is expected.

The successful candidate will utilize their organizational skills by managing work processes and balancing workloads and will be the key person to provide updates to management on assigned area performance and provide order updates to customer service when needed

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Responsibilities: 

• Supervise daily production and warehouse/distribution activities to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery performance
• Assign work, prioritize activities, and adjust staffing/workflow to meet schedule and customer needs
• Monitor performance throughout the shift; remove barriers and escalate issues quickly
• Coach and develop employees through clear expectations, feedback, and performance management
• Provide input for workforce planning and development, scheduling, and development of annual business plan.
• Ensure accurate production reporting by completing and maintaining appropriate records, documents, and reports
• Enforce safe work practices and support compliance with safety and quality standards
• Reinforce standard work, 5S/housekeeping, and disciplined execution on the floor
• Address quality issues through containment, root cause, and corrective action
• Ensure material availability through inventory accuracy through transaction discipline and resolution of inventory variances
• Develop and use KPIs to track performance (safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, scrap, labor, inventory accuracy)
• Lead daily huddles and use visual management to drive accountability and follow-through
• Conduct routine Gemba walks to identify problems, engage employees, and drive improvements
• Lead and participate in Lean and continuous improv