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1st Shift Production Supervisor

Danfoss • Van Wert, OH • 3d ago

Req ID: 49075

Job Location (Short): Van Wert, OH, USA

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

The Impact You'll Make

The Production Supervisor will manage the Distribution operation for our 1st shift team. This role will rack and manage production levels, plan deliveries, while proactively managing scrap and rework. The Production Manager will also manage environment and training to eliminate hazards and accidents. A key part if this role is maintaining morale to ensure positive employee relations while supervising and directing employees as well.

What You'll Be Doing

Manage the daily activities of all employees. Maintain adequate metrics to ensure levels of performance are known and improved upon.

Ensure that adequate equipment is available and implemented safely so as to adequately and efficiently conduct business.

Implement and enforce all policies, practices, and benefits and employ effective leadership techniques and employee relation's activities to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all people working at the facility.

Identify and implement methods and practices to achieve steady improvement in efficiency, quality, service and continuous improvement in operating profits.

Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and key intra-company people to effectively manage the operation for best results.

Ensure through training and daily audits that safe practices are constantly employed throughout the facility.

Regularly communicate and demonstrate Danfoss Behaviors, ethics, and values.

Counsel and discipline employees as necessary.

Manage the performance of direct reports.

Develops, motivates and coaches team members; acts as an employee advocate and interviews potential new hires.

Promotes customer satisfaction.

Ensures all functional areas have accurate, timely information.

Actively participates in cross-functional company-wide teams to assist in driving quality improvements, process improvements, business system enhancements and process standardization.

Reviews order exception reports to identify root cause and takes appropriate corrective action.

Assists in the creation of training plans and programs, and promotes cross-training opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred

Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business.

Experience with lean, six sigma, and/or continuous improvement.

Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.

Proficient in MS Office

Experience with SAP and TMS

Experience in a fast paced Distribution Center

Bilingual - English (primary) & Spanish

What You'll Get from Us

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

You'll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about-we think they're pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

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.

Information at a Glance

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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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