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Manufacturing Production Supervisor II (Midnight Shift)

Daimler Truck North America70 open roles

Pay
$95,000 – $121,000 a year
Where
Detroit, MI US
Work mode
On site
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Your applicationOpen nowManufacturing Production Supervisor II (Midnight Shift)Daimler Truck North America · Detroit, MI US

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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Daimler Truck North America postings stay open a median of 8 days.

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  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.3%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.1%60 days
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Daimler Truck North America median: 8 days open

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Inside the Role

This Production Operations Supervisor for Heavy Duty Engine Assembly (Afternoon Shift) leads daily execution of SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) targets by coordinating people, materials, and equipment across the line to meet takt and output commitments. They drive real-time problem solving, enforce standard work, develop team capability, and ensure continuous improvement through data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration. This is a vital role is within the TT/ODA team network with HDEP, Test, Final, Logistics, and the DLC and requires great team collaboration amongst the Detroit Diesel and DTNA network to ensure success.

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 $95,000 – $121,000 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

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

Metrics:

  • Safety: Enforce zero-incident culture by ensuring compliance with all safety standards, conducting audits, and leading incident investigations and corrective actions.
  • Quality: Drive first-time-through quality by enforcing standard work, validating processes, and leading root cause problem solving
  • Delivery: Execute daily production plan to meet takt time and output targets, managing constraints to ensure on-time delivery. Develop takt and manpower plans for varying order intake and demand of the product to ensure most cost effective production strategy.
  • Cost: Control labor, scrap, and rework costs while optimizing line efficiency and minimizing downtime.
  • Morale: Foster a high-engagement work environment through communication, recognition, accountability, and team development.
  • Continuous Improvement: Lead and support lean initiatives (kaizen, 5S, standard work improvements) to improve SQDCM metrics.
  • Problem Resolution: Provide immediate escalation and resolution of production issues, coordinating cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, and logistics.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track, report, and communicate SQDCM performance daily using visual management tools and KPI dashboards.

Knowledge You Should Bring

  • BS/BA and 4 years of relevant 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 diplomacy to exchange information, handle sensitive issues, and translate, simplify, and clarify information for employees is required
  • Must be willing and able to complete all required Supervisor training and apply learnings.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

  • Project Management Experience
  • Industrial Engineering Background
  • Understanding of TOS and Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Familiarity with working in a Union Environment
  • Understanding of TAKT Time, HPU, and SQDCM targets.

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 - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion 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.

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