Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor About Vitesse Systems: How we communicate, capture, and share information has not changed significantly in our lifetimeit has changed significantly in the last decade, even in the last year. From a vacationer checking email as they fly across the world to a U.S. military service member sharing critical observations across the battlefield, the ability to capture and transfer data over different platforms is an important part both of our everyday lives and the security of our country. Whether on a geostationary satellite, a naval vessel, or a military jet, the mission-critical solutions that we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer. Through extensive technical expertise, Vitesse Systems optimizes the functionality of antenna and thermal management systems for the advancement of next-generation Radar, Electronic Warfare, and C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) systems. Vitesse Systems prides itself on the solutions we provide to our customers, as well as the incredible team of dedicated people we employ. The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor directs and coordinates activities of the CNC Machining Department in safety, materials management, productivity / job / work order management, scheduling and personnel management. The Machine Shop Supervisor prepares work schedules and delegates workflow along with ensuring machine function and output are in accordance with specifications and quality standards. The Machine Shop Supervisor monitors and evaluates production records and reports findings to management. Along with training machine operators and machinists. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee daily functions of the CNC Machining department. Provide all personnel with work assignments and maintain a constant work level. Work directly with personnel to provide instruction and guidance. Identify training needs and provide training where required. Verify that all previous operations have been signed off before assigning a job. Schedule jobs to run by priorities set on the production board coordinating with the production manager to maintain a smooth workflow. Make sure that new jobs for the CNC machines are programmed and special tooling for any job is identified and ordered in advance. Identify problems with production / quality and be prepared to identify the root cause of any of these problems. Train department personnel in basic quality procedures, work instructions, and documents that pertain to your department. Verify that all first piece inspections are performed and approved. Ensure all department personnel keep their work area and machines clean, coolant levels up, chips from removed from their machines and areas at the end of their shift and when their job is finished. Responsible for verifying that all company inspection equipment and tools in the department are in calibration. Ensure that all jobs are identified with a job number. Adhere to all safety policies and ensure proper eye and hearing protection is used by all team members under their supervision. Responsible for team member clocking and timecard review. Perform all functions of the job while adhering to established quality policies and procedures. Uphold the company core values. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises team members in the CNC Machining department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities to include; interviewing, and training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities may require the following: Must be able to operate the various machines within the department with minimal instruction. Must be capable of reading and understanding drawings, blueprints and specifications. Must have good leadership skills and be capable of training team members. Must be capable of programming when called upon. Must be capable of working with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands. Reasoning Abilities: Prioritize activities and work under pressures at all times. Comply with safety standard procedures Be able to differentiate between a symptom and a root of the problem Open to change and improvements Maintain clean and organized workspace Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, and hear. The team member frequently is required to use hands and fingers; handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The team member is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The team member may be exposed to hot and/or cold work environment chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, loud noises, risk of electrical shock and vibration low and high temperatures and/or other occupational hazards; personal protective equipment may be required. Additional Information: Actively supports and complies with Vitesse Systems objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement, transparency, and collaboration. Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels. Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager. Must be flexible regarding working hours and overtime. Must be able to work overtime, in the evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice. Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Computer skills: Outlook email, Excel data entry, Word, log in and out of ERP and Payroll time tracking software. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills: Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract decimals out to 4 places. Ability to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Note: This job description identifies the general nature and scope of work to be performed. Vitesse Systems, LLC. reserves the right to revise all or any part of this job description and to add or eliminate essential job functions at any time. Designation of any job duty as an essential function is not intended as an assurance or guarantee that a team member has any right to perform the job duty, except as required by Vitesse Systems, LLC. This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the position and/or the Company. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Authorization to work in the United States. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, you should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government. Vitesse Systems, LLC. performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who: Is not a United States citizen. Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.