Manufacturing Supervisor

Supervise all aspects of operations for an assigned shift. This function supports the hiring, development, and supervision of a skilled, technical workforce including the creation of training methods and processes for the department. Working closely with the Manager and the leadership team, this position will utilize technical expertise and supervision skills to manufacture complex machined components and assemblies, implement plant objectives and support the facility polices, programs, and procedures. Responsibilities Execute the day to day process of reviewing jobs, work orders, and routings and ensure all labor corrections and jobs completions are done accurately and correctly; developing turnout and ensuring proper workflow through the department. Partner with Scheduling/Panning to ensure the correct jobs are being moved through the shop. Supervise the inspection of parts to ensure achievement of quality requirements. Execute the LDM process and meetings, ensure all metrics, KPI’s and important operations information is compiles, analyzed and posted on LDM Boards. Facilitates problem solving sessions to address operational and technical performance, determine root cause, and implement permanent corrective actions. Evaluate KPI’s and support changes and improvements to help exceed Surpass Operating System objectives. Mentor, train, and inspire department personnel on Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement principles and projects. Sponsor projects and foster the culture of continuous improvements. Work with Manufacturing Manager and others to develop, implement, and execute and maintain a standardized training process for all department personnel. Create standardized work instructions to ensure new employees are consistently trained on all manufacturing processes. Ensure all employees are listed on the Master training matrix and that all periodic retraining’s are completed on time. Scheduling work of personnel taking into consideration overall lead times of given projects. Anticipate and resolve bottlenecks when work competes for the same resources. Scheduling and tracking machining, polishing, fit up prior to plate, inspection, outside services-plating, inspection, assembly. Evaluation and determination on when parts are ready for plate-finishes as well is fits and alignments. Work with Programmers to develop methods for parts & assemblies as well as scheduling job releases for machining & assembly. Work with outside venders for quoting of stripping and plating, quote new parts after Methods are completed. Provide updates on the status of machining/assemblies, proposing project milestones, completion of milestones and project delivery. Qualifications / Skills At least eight (8) years of progressive job responsibilities working in a manufacturing setting. Proven understanding of and experience in a high precision machining and assembly environment. At minimum three (3) years in a supervisory role. Knowledge of schematic documentation and dimensioning and able to read and interpret engineering drawings, parts, and specifications. Strong problem solving skills and the ability to effectively solve problems both on an individual and collaborative approach. Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office 365 and production software. Familiarity with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems – preferably Epicor. Effective communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal ski #J-18808-Ljbffr