Production Supervisor

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty, and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2 billion in 2024.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations with a strong emphasis on clear, consistent, and proactive communication. This role ensures production efficiency, quality standards, and safety compliance while fostering collaboration across shifts, departments, and sites. The supervisor leads the production team, coordinates workflow, resolves issues, and drives continuous improvement, all while maintaining open lines of communication with managers, peers, and direct reports to support operational success. This role is onsite Monday through Thursday6 : 00AM-4 : 30PM.

Primary Duties

• Lead and supervise production staff, setting clear expectations and maintaining open communication to ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Collaborate daily with managers and other supervisors to review production schedules, address challenges, and coordinate cross-shift activities.
• Facilitate effective communication between shifts to ensure continuity, share updates, and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure technicians are properly trained, equipped, and informed to perform their roles safely and efficiently.
• Conduct regular quality checks and provide prompt feedback to technicians; empowered to halt production to address quality concerns.
• Evaluate technician performance through regular reviews, coaching, and corrective actions to drive accountability and improvement.
• Analyze production data and trends, communicating insights and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring proper use of protective equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and housekeeping practices.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of production staff, ensuring clear communication of role expectations.
• Foster collaboration and communication across sites to share best practices and align on production strategies.
• Support team efforts by performing related duties outside of assigned priorities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

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Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.EEO / AA Employer M / F / D / V.www.DormanProducts.com

Nearest Major Market : Virginia Beach

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