Plating Supervisor

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTHE ROLEThe key responsibilities of the Plating Supervisor (3rd shift) include, but are not limited to:Directs and coordinates the activities in the Plating Department to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.Prioritizes production schedules.Selects and develops personnel to ensure efficient operation of the production function.Develops schedules and manpower requirements for the shift.Supervises and coordinates the activities of hourly workers.Assists employees in adhering to set work procedures.Interprets company policies to employees and enforces safety regulations.Interprets job specifications and assigns employee duties.Reports issues and situations between employees to the proper management personnel.Must have working knowledge of the activities of the employees who report to them.Responsible for maintaining a safe clean working environment and training subordinates in safety procedures specific to the Plating Department.Effectively carry out production operations and meet production schedules while maintaining product quality across an entire shift.Validates that operators follow manufacturing layouts and specifications through weekly audit of operations performed in Department 32.Ensures Quality Manual procedures are maintained in the support of product requiring test or plating operations.Administers company policies concerning hiring, promotions, discipline, and other related areas requiring guidance in conjunction with the Operations Manager for Plating and Human Resources.Direct proper maintenance of production equipment and machinery.Lead / drive change using Lean Manufacturing techniques.Assist in determining capacity needs of the department related to staffing and equipment.Engages in continual process improvement and cost reduction projects.Keeps Operation Manager and Environmental Safety Manager informed of unusual or anticipated problems.Performs various administrative tasks such as training, resolving customer complaints, time keeping & attendance, vacation scheduling, daily and weekly communication with hourly work force, meetings with associates and awareness of team goals.Provides career counselling and training programs to improve hourly work force performance and proper advancement of qualified employees.Maintains focus on FIFO and request for expedites from the materials organization and communicates expected delivery or issues regarding completion of plating operations.Coordinates shipping, receiving, packaging, and handling of raw a final connector product processed in Department 32.Ensures that the Collective Bargaining Agreement, company rules, regulations, and discipline are administered in a fair and consistent manner.• If the following describes you, we would love to talk with you about the role! You have:Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience in plating electrical connector components.Requires 5-10 years plating experience with the following: electroless nickel on aluminum, nickel on stainless, gold and silver on copper alloys, plating on plastics.Mastery of metal finishing processes.Ability to effectively communicate detailed and precise technical requirements, specifications, procedures, and results in writing or oral format.Ability to teach and train others as required in the organization.Working knowledge and application of SPC, ISO, and IPC standards.Shows leadership to the work force by his/her decision making, motivational efforts, fairness, and consistency so that employees are aware of their performance and individual importance to the department.Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally carry, lift, or move up to 40 pounds.Must be capable of working in a chemical environment that contains hazardous material and/or solutions.Continuously required to move about the facility.Occasional travel required.Exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and temperature variations.Must wear appropriate PPE equipment including eye and hearing protect and safety shoes.