Production/Manufacturing Manager

Overview

THE ROLE At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we're calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

The position: The Superintendent coordinates and directs the activities of a wide variety of production department(s) or even production shifts in processing materials and manufacturing products. Purpose is to ensure the delivery of products safely, on time, within budget, and at the expected quality level per engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO Defines direct labor staffing plans based on production volume, prepares line for successful start of next shift, manages rework/defects/scrap and implements root cause corrective actions. Ensures accurate and timely completion of NPO records and NCM processes. Manage and coach Supervisors, in the application of lean concepts to ensure Safety, Quality, On-time delivery and cost targets are achieved. This will include the following:

• Safety observations
• 5s reviews
• Developing the supervisor's leadership of BBS to yield a culture of safety
• BIQ board walks to improve the BIQ capabilities of the team
• Ensuring sort team are functioning properly and the proper feedback responses are timely and accurate
• Timely follow up on RCCA actions to ensure sustainability of changes
• Ensures supervisors are reviewing standard work with ME/IE department, timely and accurate maintenance of the training matrices and that standard work compliance is being audited and sustained
• STC board walks to build/improve schedule and timing control capabilities
• Advising ME/IE and Ops manager on proper overspeed, ensure delay capture is accurate, making sure bottlenecks are clearly known, and proper resources are applied to eliminate constraints
• That the sorting and feedback process is functionally properly based on the timeliness and accuracy of the plant input

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and conflict resolution.

Drives a culture of safety helping to build an intrinsically motivated workforce to follow all safety guidelines, providing the proper balance of recognition and discipline to reach compliance. Support the Scheduling process and Production engineering reviews to identify discrepancies prior to line starts. Communicate with the Operations Manager, and other Superintendents across shifts, and plant management staff to resolve any issues and ensure safety, employee, tooling, and quality concerns are addressed while maintaining the production schedule. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications)

Education: GED or high school diploma is required. College degree preferred.

Experience: 3-5 years of related and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to motivate a team to work together towards a common goal, sharing the path to achieve it, motivating others to take the journey with you and assisting in removing roadblocks.
• A progressive history of supervision and/or leadership in previous positions is highly required.
• Demonstrate understanding of an effective safety culture.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites with emphasis on the ability to navigate and formulate within Excel.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry, to write reports, business correspondences, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret production and Manufacturing and Industrial engineering prints and designs.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Travel: None.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

• Spends 20% of the time in an office environment and 80% of the time in a manufacturing environment.
• The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Work environment:

• Fast-paced atmosphere with multiple priorities and constant change.
• May be exposed to possible shop hazards that include high nose, high heat, heavy machinery, and shop traffic.
• Employees must dress according to the company policy, and will be required to wear certain eye, head, hearing, hand and foot protection while on the shop floor.
• Employees must wear all mandated PPE due to:
• Potential for scrapes, punctures, and cuts.
• Metal shavings or other debris falling in eyes.
• Light radiation burns.
• Pinch points.
• Possible respiratory hazards.
• Heavy objects that may fall.
• High noise level in the plant.
• Employee may share desk space, filing cabinets and office equipment with other employees.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today - delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you. Our culture is comprised of "Champions" and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Competitive compensation Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match Tuition Reimbursement Paid holidays and vacation And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer