Plant Superintendent

Full Time
Fremont, IN 46737
Posted
Job description

Overview

Dexter, a premier manufacturer and distributor of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts and accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets, has an opportunity for a Plant Superintendent at our manufacturing facility located in Fremont, Indiana.

Dexter, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, employs over 3,800 people in the U.S. and Canada, operates 20 manufacturing facilities, and distributes trailer parts and accessories through over 30 company-owned distribution locations. Dexter has achieved its many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. Dexter is a wholly owned subsidiary of DexKo Global, Inc.

Founded in 1960 by Leonard Dexter, Dexter is recognized as a progressive industry leader providing quality products manufactured in the U.S. and Canada, employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes. Through company-owned distribution, Dexter excels in providing customers with the best in value by delivering the trailer parts you need when you need them. With over 30 warehouses nationwide and thousands of trailer parts in stock, we help our customers get the job done quickly and correctly.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dexteraxle.com.

Dexter offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Dexter’s benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.

Position Summary

The Production Superintendent provides leadership and direction to the manufacturing facility including overseeing plant production, materials, equipment and tools to ensure efficiency is maintained and projects remain on schedule. This includes coordination of activities related to the company’s quality, safety, and production, including responsibility for financial performance of the facility.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervising, mentoring, and directing Production Supervisors
  • Participating in plant safety, health and environmental programs and ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Supporting the development and deployment of the Dexter Operating System (DOS)
  • Supporting the systems to report Key Process Indicators (KPI’s), conducting the standard meetings and driving the identification of abnormalities, discovering root causes and problem solving to present recurrence
  • Managing production schedules to achieve 100% customer satisfaction
  • Maintaining labor performance objectives
  • Ensuring quality procedures are followed and achieving 100% on time delivery
  • Performing other tasks, duties or special projects as directed

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises production supervisors (two shift operations). Supervisory responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training direct reports; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance yearly; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or a comparable discipline and at least 7 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Position requires lean and continuous improvement experience. Qualified candidate should have experience in all phases of manufacturing operations and production scheduling, including maintaining and controlling direct and indirect labor budgets. The candidate must be a team player, goal oriented, and be self motivated. Computer experience is a must.

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