2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

Dover Precision Components

Dover Precision Components 'DPC' ('the Company') is part of Dover Corporation's ('the Parent Company') Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

We deliver customer success through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

Building potential. Sustaining performance. Boosting futures.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees' needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC

What You'll Do

As the 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor, you will supervise the manufacturing processes in a safe and efficient manner to ensure product is shipped on time and at a profit. Responsible for supervising, planning team support, schedule adherence and directing the hourly work force to achieve daily plans to satisfy customer demand. This includes managing a team of around 26 people, including machine operators, machinists, and assembly personnel.

The shift hours are 3:00 pm- 12am. Responsibilities include:

• Supervise a make to order, precision component manufacturing site which includes CNC and manual machining. Ensure team members are safety, quality, and efficiency minded. This role supervises 2nd Shift.
• Facilitate shift team meetings and safety meetings.
• Enforce safety protocols, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including OSHA and company-specific safety guidelines.
• Conduct accident investigations and complete accident reports as required. Act as point of contact for emergency response on 2nd Shift.
• Organize and assign work to utilize available skills, knowledge and experience, labor-hours, and production equipment to obtain the most favorable cost and quality consistent with production schedules.
• Ensure downtime/OEE system is maintained and updated.
• Work closely with plant leadership to achieve production goals.
• Check on work in progress to ensure the meeting of quality standards; Assist with the resolution of CARs and NCMRs, as necessary.
• Support overall ISO procedures and QMS.
• Coach, train, motivate, and mentor employees.
• Participate in new employee selection and hiring.
• Conduct performance assessments for the hourly team members.

Additionally, the Manufacturing Supervisor is a key team member driving continuous improvement, including:

• Understand cell, value stream, and plant metrics. Able to identify gaps between current state and targets and implement corrective actions using problem-solving tools, driving towards operational excellence.
• Oversee and lead continuous improvement activities on 2nd shift such as 5S, "just-do-it," and Kaizen events.
• Understand, utilize, and maintain value stream boards to communicate the state of the business daily.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' supervisory production experience, preferably in a high mix manufacturing and machining environment. CNC experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and concepts with continuous improvement experience.
• Demonstrated experience in motivating a team to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and resolve issues.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, ability to solve complex problems.
• Experience training machinists on technical and lean aspects.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills and experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel) and ERP/ systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey instructions, report issues, and collaborate with other departments and shifts.

Also Great If You Bring/Preferences

• Degree in Business, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Compression and/or injection molding experience.
• Lean Manufacturing training and/or certification.

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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