Plant Superintendent- 3rd Shift

Plant Superintendent

Ft. Wayne, IN, US, 46808-1998 Requisition: 64924

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for the manufacturing operations on their assigned shift. Responsible for achieving daily productivity, efficiency, cost, quality, safety and EOE objectives through both individual and team contributions. Provides direction, leadership, development, and support to shift supervisors through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages off shift operations team; oversees support other function personnel; materials, quality, maintenance
• Reduces lost and idle time, non-conformities and non-value-added processes
• Ensures operator emphasis on customer expectations, and effective product line communication
• Continuous manufacturing process improvement resulting in reduced re-work and product scrap
• Management of on-hand and work in process inventories
• Coordinate continuous improvement activities resulting in high quality and competitively priced products
• Develops subordinates and ensures consistency in personnel policy administration
• Ability to manage and run departments by the number to ensure profitability
• Ensure effective utilization of assets

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Accounting, or related field preferred or equivalent education and/or experience. Minimum 3 years of experience leading a team of direct reports. Must have excellent organizational skills, must be able to lead teams and interact with all levels in the plant. Must have proven planning, problem solving, interpersonal, and financial management skills. Must have a thorough knowledge of Benchmarking methods and must be able to think proactively to implement positive change. Must be a visionary with insight to enable sustained growth of the plant and its people. Previous experience in a union environment preferred. This is an overnight shift; must be willing and able to work the overnight shift as this position requires. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.