Production Supervisor (Distribution) - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Hendrickson is a supplier of truck suspension systems and components as well as an aftermarket supplier for various truck components to the heavy-duty vehicle market. Hendrickson has a fantastic opportunity for a Third Shift Supervisor in our Distribution Center just North of Fort Wayne, IN located in Kendallville, Indiana.

Position Summary :

Supervise hourly employees to achieve established customer service goals, productivity levels, safety requirements, product quality standards and good housekeeping goals. Ensure and promote safety, success, teamwork, and quality in the work environment. Identify problems and develop plans to continuously improve uses / processes of material, machines, and employee resources.

Essential Functions :

• Supervise and conduct daily shift meetings to keep employees aware of production levels, delivery performance, quality, overtime, upcoming events, etc.
• Track attendance, schedule vacations, ensures compliance to the employee handbook etc. Provide leadership and the discipline to assure a consistent application of the company rules and procedures.
• Manage daily staffing and output levels to meet or exceed planned productivity levels. Motivate, provide clear direction and set expectations for new and existing hourly and temporary personnel.
• Ensure that employees have the training and cross training needed, tools required and are held accountable to set expectations. Coach team members in the areas of productivity, code of conduct, teamwork QPDS and provide any other assistance deemed necessary to meet the manufacturing team objectives.
• Manage the production of parts to meet or exceed production schedules and customer / design specification to be at or below planned customer concern and scraps levels.
• Participate in problem solving teams, utilizing 8D methodologies, to identify root cause and corrective actions to correct quality related issues, ensure any resulting corrective actions are implemented and sustained.

Education / Training :

Required : Academic : High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred : Academic : BA / BS Degree or Associate's degree

Minimum Qualifications :

Number of years required : 1 yr. Leadership / Supervisory role

Preferred Experience : 1-3 years of supervisor experience, machining & rubber molding experience preferred.

Previous job experience required : Manufacturing and Supervisory experience, Familiarity with Quality systems and processes, Lean Manufacturing, Knowledge of OSHA and other safety regulations. Equipment : Good Computer skills, Microsoft applications, Project Management skills

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; retirement plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.