Head of Production Cleveland Truck Plant

Inside the Role

Lead all the necessary functions and manage resources for the production of commercial vehicles according to schedule, at a quality level that exceeds our customer expectations, and meets the company’s financial goals. Drive for SQDCME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environmental) goals achievement, based on GO 2030 Strategy, and lean principles. Actively support, develop, and implement actions that promote a safe, diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

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

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience 

Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay;  starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ holidays per calendar year; Paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance program; volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

What You Drive at DTNA

Productions Operations

• Plan and drive all activities associated with truck production operations, ensuring production demand fulfillment while achieving the highest level of quality.
• Lead the planning and execution of various production strategies particularly for delivery and quality of all finished vehicles.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and effective problem solving through TOS+ and lean manufacturing principles/tools to improve work processes and establish common targets.
• Align equipment and installation requirements for different production rates and product mixes, to achieve the Truck Conversion Cost targets (or all related expenses). Simultaneously, maximize the return on investment and profits for the company.
• Execute decisions regarding production performance improvements according to SQDCME goals.
• Define the priorities resulting from product changes, analyze difficulties as well as research and introduce solutions for any production change, direct labor or efficiency impact.  

Leadership

• Establish and implement personnel development programs that promote a safe, diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
• Lead and coach all production managers to understand and execute their roles in leading the business, as well as, leading and building people.
• Communicate relevant information, initiatives and goals to the production managers, track targets and provide continuous performance feedback to the areas.  

Customer Focus

• Determine appropriate actions and provide direction to production managers in order to sustain and improve truck quality, warranty and delivery targets.
• Participate with our customers in different activities inside or outside of the plant in order to promote confidence and loyalty from our truck users.
• Promote direct customers retrofit and communication, attending conference calls, site visits or any other interaction channel, to get potential improvement opportunity items. 

Continuous Improvement

• Develop “Continuous Improvement” strategies within Production and plant processes; communicate CI initiatives, facilitate the implementation among all departments to create a strong Plant CI/Quality culture.
• Develop action plans to create and execute the long-term “Envisioned Future”, involving support areas. Define specific plant measurement metrics (SQDCME) and ensure all plant personnel understand and maintain focused on meeting those metrics.
• Promote Production personnel's education and development on CI topics, to help them with understanding the Vision and long-term strategies.

Compliance

• Comply with Daimler Truck Code of Conduct and strict adherence to Integrity Code.
• Contribute to maintaining quality and environmental ISO and Federal/State certifications.
• Promote actions to create employee’s work environment aligned to confidence and trust. 

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA +10 years of experience including 4 years of Leadership experience in different plant manufacturing departments
• Technical and managing skills in the fields of Production, Quality and Logistics
• Lean Manufacturing concepts knowledge
• Knowledge of problem solving techniques
• Negotiations, coaching and mentoring skills

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Master’s degree
• University degree in a technical field
• Easy approach to unionized and non-unionized employees

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.

U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:

• Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT)
• Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree)
• Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler Truck visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years

Additional Information

• 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.