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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. We have 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 superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.
The Production Superintendent will provide leadership and direction to the manufacturing facility, oversee plant production, equipment and tools to ensure efficiency, maintain projects on schedule, and manage financial performance.
Responsibilities
Supervise, mentor, and direct Production Supervisors.
Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs and ensure a safe working environment.
Support the development and deployment of the Dexter Operating System (DOS).
Support systems to report Key Process Indicators (KPI’s), conduct standard meetings, and drive identification of abnormalities, discover root causes, and solve problems to prevent recurrence.
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 directed.
Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervise production supervisors for two‑shift operations. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, appraising, and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a comparable discipline is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Lean and continuous improvement experience is required.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in a similar manufacturing site.
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 self‑motivated.
Computer skills are a must.
Benefits
Competitive wage.
Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA.
3% profit sharing in the Safe Harbor program.
401(k) plan with company contributions.
Opportunities for internal career development and growth.
Core Values
Execute with Determination – Be curious, work together, break new ground, find solutions, fulfill commitments, and surpass expectations.
Connect with People – Empower employees to grow, engage, and collaborate; build lasting customer partnerships; care for communities.
Do the Right Thing – For our people, for our customers, and for the business.
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.
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Plant Superintendent
role at
Dexter .
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. We have 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 superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.
The Production Superintendent will provide leadership and direction to the manufacturing facility, oversee plant production, equipment and tools to ensure efficiency, maintain projects on schedule, and manage financial performance.
Responsibilities
Supervise, mentor, and direct Production Supervisors.
Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs and ensure a safe working environment.
Support the development and deployment of the Dexter Operating System (DOS).
Support systems to report Key Process Indicators (KPI’s), conduct standard meetings, and drive identification of abnormalities, discover root causes, and solve problems to prevent recurrence.
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 directed.
Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervise production supervisors for two‑shift operations. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, appraising, and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a comparable discipline is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Lean and continuous improvement experience is required.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in a similar manufacturing site.
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 self‑motivated.
Computer skills are a must.
Benefits
Competitive wage.
Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA.
3% profit sharing in the Safe Harbor program.
401(k) plan with company contributions.
Opportunities for internal career development and growth.
Core Values
Execute with Determination – Be curious, work together, break new ground, find solutions, fulfill commitments, and surpass expectations.
Connect with People – Empower employees to grow, engage, and collaborate; build lasting customer partnerships; care for communities.
Do the Right Thing – For our people, for our customers, and for the business.
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.
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