Job Description
The Danfoss Newbern team is looking to add a Production Supervisor to their leadership team. This position is responsible for coaching and counselling hourly employees to deliver excellence to our customers and meet assigned deadlines. The production supervisor will ensure that production is managed in an efficient and safe manner with the highest quality standards while encouraging a clean and organized environment and will have interaction at all levels of the organization. This individual will provide coaching and direction to their team, while driving accountability in the business; ultimately leading the organization to achieve its business level and strategic goals, while driving continuous improvements.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.
- Proactively implement, promote and maintain a safe working environment.
- Lead manufacturing team in achieving production schedule and exceeding customer expectations.
- Lead, coach, recognize, and motivate shop floor employees to utilize Continuous Improvement tools to exceed cost, productivity, quality, morale and delivery targets.
- Fully engage workforce and drive change by empowering business partners with decision making and involvement.
- Foster innovation and promote continuous learning and lean manufacturing.
- Facilitate and advise employees within the assigned department to meet value stream goals, departmental goals, and balanced scorecard objectives.
- Ensure that Danfoss values and philosophies are integrated into the culture.
- Train, evaluate and review operator certifications and cross-training.
Background & Skills
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree required from an accredited institution
- 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3-5 years experience in Manufacturing
- 1-3 years of supervisory manufacturing experience
- Inventory and Lean Manufacturing experience
Position Criteria:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Decision making in relation to manufacturing with no supervision
- On call 24/7 for any manufacturing issues
- Thinking and acting strategically
- Problem solving and leadership skills
- Building organization capability with a drive for results
- Computer skills, Excel, Word, Power Point
Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
- Bonus system
- Paid vacation
- Flexible working hours
- Possibility to work remotely
- Pension plan
- Personal insurance
- Communication package
- Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
- State of the art virtual work environment
- Employee Referral Program
This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.
Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
