Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Inside the Role

The Paint Production Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of hourly employees and Team Leaders to safely deliver production targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency. This role provides frontline leadership for daily paint operations, drives continuous improvement initiatives, develops employee capabilities, and ensures adherence to Daimler Truck's safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

The successful candidate is a strong people leader who can build trust, drive accountability, solve problems rapidly, and create a culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

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

What You Drive at DTNA

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and develop hourly employees and Team Leaders to achieve operational goals.

• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, respect, and teamwork.

• Support employee development through training, cross-training, and succession planning activities.

• Conduct daily communication meetings and ensure clear alignment of production priorities.

• Promote employee involvement in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Maintain a zero-injury mindset and actively promote safe work practices.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead incident investigations, corrective actions, and root cause analysis activities.

• Promote proactive risk identification and hazard elimination within the paint process.

Production & Operational Excellence

• Manage daily manpower allocation and production execution to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

• Monitor production performance and implement actions to address operational disruptions.

• Ensure adherence to standardized work and manufacturing processes.

• Support production recovery plans and rapidly respond to downtime events.

Quality Management

• Drive a culture of "quality at the source."

• Investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Support continuous improvement of paint appearance, process capability, and customer satisfaction metrics.

• Ensure compliance with established paint process standards and work instructions.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Truck Operating System (TOS) principles.

• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies to eliminate waste and improve operational performance.

• Support implementation of process improvements that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Data Analysis & Problem Solving

• Analyze operational data and performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive improvements.

• Utilize KPI trends, downtime data, quality metrics, and labor performance indicators to make data-driven decisions.

• Lead cross-functional teams in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree OR equivalent leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or automotive production.

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work any shift, including weekends as business needs require.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.

• Experience in paint, coating, finishing, chemical process, or automotive manufacturing operations.

• Experience leading hourly production employees in a union or non-union environment.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and TOS principles.

• Experience utilizing data and analytics to improve operational performance.

• Understanding of paint quality systems, environmental compliance requirements, and manufacturing process controls.

• Experience leading production recovery efforts and managing multiple priorities in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first year, the successful candidate will:

• Establish credibility and strong relationships with employees and Team Leaders.
• Improve safety engagement and compliance within the operation.
• Drive measurable improvements in quality, productivity, and operational stability.
• Develop team capability and strengthen workforce flexibility.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that deliver sustainable business results.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Cleveland, NC US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

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.