About the job
We are searching for an experienced Plant Superintendent at our Plant 12-Fremont-IN facility.
Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, 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.
**Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.
For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.
- This is a high visibility position with future advancement potential.
**Specific Responsibilities
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**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
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**Requirements
**- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or a comparable discipline is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- Lean and continuous improvement experience is required
- Minimum 5 years' progressive experience in a similar size manufacturing site
- Qualified candidate must have experience in all phases of manufacturing operations and production scheduling, including maintaining and controlling direct and indirect labor budgets
- Must be a team player, goal oriented, and be self-motivated
- Computer skills are a must
*** Dexter is driven by our core values committed to Safety, Quality and Integrity:
***- Execute with Determination - Be curious, work together, break new ground, find solutions, fulfill our commitments, surpass expectations!
- Connect with People – Empower employees to grow, engage and collaborate; build lasting customer partnerships; care for our communities.
- Do the Right Thing – For our people, for our customers, and for the business.
** We care for our people. Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:
**- Dexter offers a competitive wage
- Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
- 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
- 401(k) Plan with company contributions
- Opportunities for internal career development and growth
** Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!
- Equal Opportunity Employer
You should be proficient in:
- Leadership / People Management
- Bachelor's Degree
- Continuous Improvement
- Facilities Maintenance Experience
- Manufacturing Instruction (MI)
- Supervisory Experience
- Production Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Scheduling Experience
- Budgeting / Forecasting Experience
- Engineering Degree
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Basic Computer Skills
Salary info:
$36.06 - $58.65 / hr