Production Supervisor 4th Shift

Danfoss is seeking Production Supervisor to join our team on 4th Shift (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5 am - 5pm). This position will supervise and direct employees, manage the production operations budget for the cost of labor along with tracking and managing production levels and deliveries to plan. The Production Supervisor will work daily in our Van Wert, OH facility and report to the Manager of Operations. Relocation support cannot be provided for this role.

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.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Proactively manage scrap and rework.
• Maintain morale to ensure positive employee relations.
• Making sure that the organization decisions making is based on a process-oriented culture - to ensure the linkage from strategy to actions.
• Manage environment and training to eliminate hazards and accidents. 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 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.
• Develops, motivates and coaches team members; acts as an employee advocate and interviews potential new hires.
• 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.
  
  

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is preferred or a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience in a supervisory role is required
• Experience in a supervisory role
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization (verbally and written)
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset
  
  

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Health insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• 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.

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.