PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Cambridge, ON, CA, N1R 5Y2
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Job Purpose
Production Supervisor is a key member of the production team and is responsible for supervising shift performance to meet business requirements.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the Operations Manager and working as a key member of the Plant Production Team, the Production Supervisor will:
• Ensure adherence to customer and corporate specifications and requirements, including quality, safety and production KPI’s; escalate non-conformances or abnormalities to the appropriate staff or departments.
• Oversee production staff as assigned, organizing employee rotations, training and cross-training, responding to production plan changes from materials or maintenance, maintaining targets under the DOS system. Ensure successful onboarding of new employees is supported using the established resources.
• Train and coach production staff in a unionized plant, ensuring that Environmental, Health & Safety and Quality standards are maintained in accordance with federal and provincial legislation and Dana requirements.
• Conduct investigations/ incident reports as required, maintaining professionalism and effective listening and leadership qualities. Escalate to Human Resources as necessary.
• Monitor employee performance and attendance; take corrective action as required. Apply discipline in accordance with plant policies. Respond to first step grievances pertaining to production employees.
• Participate and implement improvements through actions created by LPA and SFA audits, Dana Diamond meetings and DOS events and initiatives.
• Support IATF, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 initiatives to maintain and improve management systems in place.
• Ensure all applicable EHS and Violence and Harassment in the Workplace policies are strictly enforced to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Supervise and coordinate workers' activities to ensure adherence to schedules and efficient work processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate work activities and establish effective methods.
• Manage material and supply requisitions to maintain adequate inventory.
• Resolve work-related issues and provide recommendations for enhancing productivity.
• Arrange training for workers or personally facilitate their development.
• Make recommendations for personnel actions like hiring and promotions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a secure working environment.
• Prepare production reports and other relevant documentation.
• Set up machinery and equipment and develop CNC machine tool programs.
• Supervise and schedule tasks for apprentices, machine operators, helpers, and laborers.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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