Manufacturing Supervisor

General Overview

The Manufacturing supervisor coordinates activities within the Manufacturing department involving safety, quality, labor, and equipment. They are responsibility for day-to-day performance in driving manufacturing efficiencies and meeting customer expectations.

Management Responsibilities

• Leads, coaches, trains and mentor direct reports to support staff development and cross-training.

• Participates in the recruitment, hiring, and training of manufacturing employees.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Participates in handling discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Essential JobFunctions(Including but not limited to):

• Reviews work orders to support the creation and execution of the machining schedule that meet both internal and external needs.
• Supports the building and execution of the overall manufacturing schedule.
• Develops, recommends, and implements tasks and activities to improve machining methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Plans and directs work of machining employees to meet the daily schedule.
• Ensures employee and machining related records are timely and accurate.
• Operates CNC machining equipment as needed to support schedule.
• Solves machining issues with a balance between short term fixes and long-term process improvements.
• Supports area communication that is timely and aligned with individual and departmental performance metrics.
• Supports equipment purchases and oversees equipment maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in the manufacturing division.
• Ability to set long-term goals and communicate them to others.
• Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to quickly traverse manufacturing areas.
• Must be able to stand, bend, crawl, stretch, lay, and squat to maintain equipment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position based on a 40-hour work week. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 5:00 and may involve adjusting time as required.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Travel:

• No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• AAS degree in the machine trades preferred.
• Minimum of five years of relevant machining experience preferred.
• At least three years of supervisorial or managerial experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and technical abilities/experience
• Demonstrated success using technical math skills such as Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry in practical applications.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Successful completion and passing of background checks and drug & alcohol testing programs.