Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorFives Giddings & Lewis | Fond du Lac, WisconsinJoin Our Team!Fives Giddings & Lewis is actively seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.Corporate Group OverviewWe are a part of an industrial engineering group with a heritage of over 200 years, Fives Group designs and delivers machines, process equipment, and production lines for the world's largest industrial players. Across the globe, we are committed to making industry smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.Site Company OverviewFives Giddings & Lewis is a recognized leader in large-scale machine tool solutions, delivering advanced machining systems and services to customers across aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial markets. This position reports directly on this divisional site.Business Unit OverviewThis divisional site is one of many companies within our business unit. Our High Precision Machines business unit designs and builds advanced machine tools and manufacturing systems enabling customers to produce complex components with unmatched precision and efficiencyPosition SummaryProvides sound technical leadership and mentoring to the assembly department. Ensures the transfer of technical knowledge to ensure that quality standards, cost requirements, schedules and customer specific requirements are met. Manages daily work assignments for assembly personnel to provide efficient and effective use of resources. Delivers the highest quality components and machine tools built on time. Promotes employee accountability in project execution.Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will:Make daily work assignments for assembly groups in a fair and equitable manner. Perform weekly capacity planning to ensure job priorities are clear and concise to all personnel.Ability to hold personnel accountable to business plan performance and execution using daily management tools.Provide technical support to employees, assist in problem solving and root cause analysis.Ability to lead.Ability to present technical content in front of cross functional groups.Develop, mentor, and coordinate training new employees and/or current employees on new equipment or assembly processes.Communicate with other departments and management as needed for smooth operation of assembly department.Work with management to resolve problems with equipment, product, procedures and personnel issues. Coordinate and build machine tools, accessories, rebuild project, repairs or subcontract work. Active participation in the machine build process from the beginning of the unit build cycle through customer acceptance.Coordinate resources with test engineering, wiring, inspection and runoff to meet planned schedules.Participate in engineering design reviews as a technical representative.Recommend changes to improve the efficiency of the department.Maintain a safe, clean & orderly working area.Occasional travel to customer facility may be required.ISO 9001 &14001 awareness and complianceQualificationsTo be successful in this role, candidates should possess:Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 6 – 10 years related work experience and/or training.Skills RequiredAbility to lead and train individualsStrong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand complex machine buildsAbility to hold individuals and groups accountable for project executionEffective problem-solving skills and ability to solve technical problemsRead and interpret assembly drawings. Understand geometric tolerancing.Operate gages such as OD and ID micrometers, verniers, gage blocks, etc.Operate small machines, including lathe, grinder, drill press, belt sander, etc.Root cause analysis experienceAbility to prioritize multiple projects to meet customer expectationsAbility to communicate in front of and too at all levels in organizationAbility to elevate and communicate issues effectively in a timely manorAbility to adapt to changing priorities quickly and effectivelyProficiency with SAP or other business systemIntermediate Microsoft Excel, Basic Microsoft WordWhat We OfferFives is proud to provide a comprehensive total rewards package that may include:Competitive compensationAnnual performance incentive opportunitiesMedical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysCareer development and training opportunitiesEmployee assistance programsOpportunities for advancement within a global organizationWhy Come to Fives?By becoming part of Fives, you will be joining an international group that will provide you with access to numerous opportunities for growth and mobility across a wide range of industries and functions.We will give you room to learn, grow, and develop, both professionally and personally while contributing to innovative solutions that are shaping the future of industry.Industry Can Do It with You!Fives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.