*If you are driven, responsible and want a great opportunity, YOU may be our next Manufacturing Leader!*

Dexter, is the premier manufacturer and distributor of axles and trailer parts and accessories serving the trailer, RV, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets.  We have a great opportunity for a Production Superintendent at our manufacturing facility located in Fremont, Indiana.

We are seeking a strong and experienced Production Superintendent with a history of success providing leadership to manufacturing operations.  This person will be a good communicator, able to build relationships and support from all areas within the production facility to drive productivity and success.

Dexter is looking for the person who is a team player and servant leader.  Someone who is self-motivated and driven to achieve business and production goals and objectives.  A champion for engaging and empowering people and leading ongoing continuous improvement.

If this describes you, we want to know about your leadership and vision!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and lead the Production Supervisors
• Oversee every aspect of plant production, equipment and tools, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently, and that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate and implement activities related to the company’s quality, safety, and production standards, and you are accountable for the financial performance of the facility.
• Participate in plant safety, health and environmental programs and ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist in the development and deployment of the Dexter Operating System (DOS)
• Support the systems to track, measure and report Key Process Indicators (KPI’s), leading the regular meetings and facilitating the detection of anomalies, to find out the underlying causes and resolving issues to prevent repetition
• Manage production schedules to achieve 100% customer satisfaction
• Maintain labor performance objectives
• Ensure quality procedures are followed and achieve 100% on time delivery
• Perform other tasks, duties or special projects as needed

You will be overseeing production supervisors (two shift operations) directly. You will need to be familiar with interviewing, hiring, and training direct reports; allocating, and guiding work; evaluating performance annually; rewarding and disciplining employees; handling complaints and solving problems.

• 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

• A background in demonstrated leadership in a manufacturing environment

• Progressive experience in industrial manufacturing, preference to history of managing a site facility 
• MUST have experience in all phases of manufacturing operations and production scheduling, including maintaining and controlling direct and indirect labor budgets
• A collaborative leader and change agent 
• Computer skills are essential

We care for our people.  Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

• Dexter offers a competitive salary
• This position is Bonus eligible for the company bonus program
• 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 (4% match on 1^st 4%)
• 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

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.