Production Supervisor
Dana · Humboldt, TN
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Dana (automotive) in Humboldt, TN.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Tennessee: typical posted base $73k–$118k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 45 production supervisor openings in Tennessee, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 41 other live production postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Typical (4+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 90%
- ✓ Lean 36%
- Root cause 29%
- 5S 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Dana
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This plant: Dana in Humboldt
2 other open roles at this site · 5 people we found in production roles at Dana.
- Senior Quality Engineer · Quality · Senior
- Production Supervisor 2nd Shift · Production · Supervisor
Full description from DanaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Supervise production team members and assign tasks to meet daily output goals.
- ◆Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
- ◆Resolve operational issues and escalate concerns to management or engineering as needed.
- ◆Train and coach employees on standard operating procedures and safety practices.
- ◆Maintain accurate production records and support shift handovers.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
- ✓3+ years of experience
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Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Job Purpose
The Production Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing operations, ensuring that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards. This role manages frontline employees, coordinates workflow, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills
- •Leadership and team management.
- •Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- •Effective communication and conflict resolution.
- •Knowledge of lean manufacturing and safety protocols.
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