Supervisor, Production

Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.

We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.

Benefits:

Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks' Vacation to start; 4 weeks' Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks' Vacation at 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our "Center for Excellence" onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs

Prime Responsibilities and Major Factors in Evaluating Performance:

1. Supervise, direct and coordinate the activities of hourly and/or salaried employees.
2. Meet set goals in areas such as Line of Balance Requirements, cost goals on labor, efficiency, quality (including scrap and re-work), overtime and overhead expenses, housekeeping and employee turnover.
3. Maintain a safe working environment and meet established procedures and practices for MSDS, Lock Out/Tag Out, and Safety Committee.
4. Interview and select employees to be hired.
5. Ensure proper training and disciplines are maintained.
6. Complete employee performance reviews on schedule.
7. Recommend termination and disciplinary action.
8. Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
9. Maintain accurate reports on all labor vouchers, scrap logs and process sheets.
10. Ensure effective maintenance of departmental facilities and equipment, including preventive maintenance programs.
11. Ensure all handling of hazardous materials meet regulatory requirements and attend regulatory training as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Make effective and efficient use of equipment and facilities.
• Ensure that proper training is provided to all employees.
• Maintain compliance with Company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
• Participate in ongoing cost savings projects.
• Ensures that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with the company's Code of Conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

• Associates degree and 2-4 years of supervisory experience.
• Must be capable of successfully completing supervisory training as offered by the company, which is acceptable substitute for degree requirement.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills in areas such as: leadership, foundations, communications, performance appraisal management, time management, benefits, health and safety, recruiting and interviewing, conflict resolution and ethics and policy.
• Must have knowledge and demonstrated abilities in technical manufacturing principles and disciplines and decision making ability requiring mature judgment in the application of technical techniques or developing innovative approaches to technical problems.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.