Plating & Heat Treat Supervisor Template

Plating & Heat Treat Supervisor Template

Company:  TriMas Company LLC

Primary Location:  3423 S Garfield Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040 USA

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function:  Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY
ThePlating and Heat treat Supervisor provides service,support and supervision for employees working in the following departments;Wastewater, Chemical Lab, Plating, Lube, Cleaning and Heat Treat departments.Plan and organize day to day workflow and consistently meet quality andproduction standards. Responsibilities include meeting customerservice goals in the area of quality and on-time delivery, training,developing, and monitoring members of the workforce, assuring compliance tocompany safety, quality, and environmental policies. Plan and assign work,implement policies and procedures. Focus on process improvement, kaizenmentality, and implement a long-range growth and capabilities plan.

DESCRIPTION OFESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for supervising 1st and 2nd shift employees.
Update work instructions for processes/ new equipment.  Train all employees to the updated work instructions.
Plan the day-to-day work activities and consistently strive to meet safety, quality and production standards.
Maintain necessary inventory levels for plating and order supplies.  Minimize waste and maximize cash flow in the area of supply inventory.
Train and develop Lead Personnel to cover the tasks during Supervisor's absences.
Capable of scheduling plating of compatible parts to maximize utilization of tanks.
Maintain customer satisfaction - both internally and externally
Actively review Quality data by defect type and manufacturing process and take action to improve.
Effectively communicate with management and shift leads regarding job priorities, manage based on the daily dispatch list.
Inspect parts before and after plating to identify potential defects and assure overall quality of product meets the requirements.
Work with direct team, QA, engineers, purchasing, test lab, production, and maintenance to troubleshoot issues and drive positive change.
Evaluate problems associated with the plating process or equipment and implement corrective actions.  
Provide oversight to ensure that equipment is properly maintained and clean.   Keep plating areas well organized.
Able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
Implement, enforce process procedures, safety and company policy. 
Understand and perform ampere calculations for product to be plated.
Responsible for reporting all incidents including injuries, spills, fires, property damage, and near misses to Safety Manager/Management/HR.
Maintain adequate knowledge of safety-related programs, plans and procedures affecting the employees and respective work areas.
Review current JHAs for each task performed by employees in the Plating Department and make updates where needed.
Provide information and training to ensure that employees are aware of the hazards associated with the tasks they perform, and the selection and use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).   Ensure its proper use on a continuous basis.
Ensure employees follow all applicable work instructions, process bulletins and safety procedures. Generate records of all safety training sessions with employees, including JHAs, work instructions and toolbox talks.

Assist the Chemical Engineer/Chemist to maintain the established process controls for the chemistry involving the following process tasks:

Electroplate Cadmium, Nickle Strike, Nickel
Organic Coating
Dry lube
Aluminum Coating
Cetyl
Dyes
Paraffin
Metal Etch Operations
ANNRO (Ti)
Ferric Chloride (SST)
Chromate Conversion Coating
Gold chromate
Olive drab chromate
Powder Blast Process
Titanium Blast
Stainless Steel Blast
8740 Alloys Blast
Deburring Process
Titanium Blast
Stainless Steel Blast
8740 Alloys Blast
Passivate Processes
Type 7
Type 8
Cadmium Bath Carbonate Control
Filtration Changeover
Chemical Inventory
Periodic Process Control
Phosphate Coupons
Cadmium Coupons
Fe content test for passivation
Copper Sulfate test

Verifies processes and procedures are followed to maintain Monogram Aerospace Fasteners NADCAP certifications and fully participates in the periodic certification audits.
Coordinates with outside service companies to keep equipment calibrated and in compliance with all internal and NADCAP requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

 To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of theknowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Basic knowledge of acid/base chemistry and of chemical safety
Understand basic principles of electroplating
Comprehend Safety Data Sheets and Technical Bulletins
Must understand and comply with hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulations
Ability to train and direct employees on the Spill Response Team
Maintain production, safety and environmental records
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Education and/or Experience:
Must have minimum 5 years of experience as a Plating/Heat Treat Supervisor, or equivalent knowledge and experience in plating and Heat Treat operations.
Bachelor's degree required.  BS degree preferred in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering  
Professional attitude and approach to doing the job is required.  Must be a team player.
Good verbal and written communications skills.  Must be able to interact with customers, regulatory inspectors, vendors, and senior management. 
Physical Demands:

 The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the functions of the job.
The employee isrequired to sit, stand, balance, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or moveup to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 25 - 30 pounds. 
Position type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position.  Hours of work may vary dependent onoperational needs.
Periodic Saturday supervisory duties arerequired.
SalaryRange: $116,900 - $124,600