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Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Daimler Truck
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Inside the Role

To supervise and coordinate the HDEP Central Tool Processing (CTP) team. In this position, you will be responsible for planning and allocating manpower to support the daily production tooling demands. Support and foster a culture of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement. Drive a team to 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 $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 department metrics by establishing goals and targets for your area of responsibility.
  • Track and manage employee overtime and attendance records .
  • Be proactive and lead initiatives to improve SQDCME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environmental metrics)
  • Responsible for all employee work and production records in assigned area.
  • Responsible for scheduling development training and adherence in assigned area.
  • Coordinates the resources of team and set daily priorities to meet operational objectives.
  • 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.
  • Support and facilitate a safe and ethical working environment and culture
  • Clarify expectations, regularly communicate through daily Shop Floor management meetings, provide ongoing performance feedback, and counsel assigned employees
  • Lead and support your team in Lean Principles to promote and develop a continuous improvement culture
  • Effectively support and follow all policies outlined in the contract, handbook, and / or policy guide

Leadership :

  • Coach and mentor the daily activities of direct reports
  • Support and facilitate a safe and ethical working environment and culture
  • Coach, motivate, and develop team members to higher levels of performance
  • Clarify expectations, regularly communicate, provide ongoing performance feedback, and counsel assigned employees
  • Track and monitor shift, team, and individual employee performance
  • Utilize assigned team leader(s) in Lean Principles to promote and develop a continuous improvement culture
  • Effectively support and follow all policies outlined in the contract, handbook, and / or policy guide
  • Knowledge You Should Bring

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience OR an associate's degree with 4 years of related experience OR 6 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • Knowledge of or ability to apply Lean / Continuous improvement tools and principles
  • Prior experience leading teams or projects to achieve elevated levels of performance and engagement in a manufacturing or logistics setting is required
  • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and drive issues, and translate, simplify, and clarify diplomacy to exchange information, manage sensitive information for employees is required
  • Must be willing and able to complete all required Supervisor training and apply learnings
  • Demonstrates understanding of machining process and tooling applications
  • Must be able to work Midnights 11 : 00pm-7 : 00AM
  • Must be willing to work occasional weekends.
  • Exceptional Candidates Might Have

  • Lean manufacturing Certificate
  • Knowledge & experience with Kronos and OT Tracking systems
  • Proficient with Maximo
  • Familiar with Cutting tool applications and CNC Grinding
  • 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 / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans
  • Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce 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.

    Salary : $90,000 - $115,000

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