Career Opportunities: Machine Shop Supervisor (3894)

Machine Shop Supervisor, Days

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Machine Shop Supervisor position. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide. At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as oneFike!

Job Summary:

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in the layout and machining operations of metal products in accordance with corporate goals, policies, procedures, and standards to achieve established schedules and standards for quality and time. Supervises machinists, saw operators, taggers, trainees and general laborers to effectively utilize the resources of the Machine Shop.

Compensation: $67,527.53- $84,402.66 and is based on the candidates experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Facilitates professional development through the provision of coaching, counseling, and constructive performance feedback.
2. Coordinates leaves and schedules of staff members.
3. Responds to corrective action issues.
4. Directs, supervises and coordinates machining set-ups and operations requiring a broad knowledge of machining to provide economical manufacturing that meets quality, quantity, schedule and cost requirements.
5. Reviews work orders and blueprints to determine process, materials, machines and sequence of operation.
6. Organizes and assigns work to utilize available skills, knowledge and experience, labor hours, and machines to the best advantages to obtain most favorable machining costs, quality and workmanship.
7. Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
8. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
9. Performs product inspection and monitors production quality on an on-going basis.
10. Implements necessary modifications to operational processes to ensure the optimization of product quality standards.
11. Follows-up on jobs in progress to assure performance to specifications.
12. Requisitions material to meet production goals.
13. Investigates malfunction of machines and equipment to determine need for repair.
14. Engages in regular consultation with fellow supervisors to ensure the seamless coordination of activities across diverse departments.
15. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
16. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the machine shop and personnel.
17. Approves time and labor charges in Paylocity.
18. Maintains time and production records.
19. Recruits, selects, orients and trains employees.
20. Establishes training and orientation plans.
21. Facilitates employee instruction regarding operational methodologies and adherence to safety protocols.
22. Reviews personnel training In SkillStation.
23. Ensures the strict preservation and confidentiality of all processed organizational information.

Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Essential Skills:

Subject Matter Proficiency. Analytical. Records Management. Computer Applications. Inspecting/Examining. Mechanical. Machining. Sheet Metal. Housekeeping. Troubleshooting. Inventory. Equipment Operation. Telephone. Delegation. Critical Thinking. Problem Solving. Decision Making. Relationship Building. Change Management. Leadership. Effective Written and Verbal Communication.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hand to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to guarded moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Qualifications:

Required: Degree or Certificate in Machine Tool Technology or other related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years or more of post degree experience in a manufacturing environment as fully operational set up and run machinist or a related field of which three years include supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred: A diversified background in a variety of manufacturing disciplines. Familiarity with APICS inventory and production control procedures. Knowledge of CNC equipment and programming. Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite. Familiarity with Google Suite, Salesforce, and Rootstock.

Working at Fike:

At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as oneFike! Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family.

Check out our competitive benefits package which includes:

• Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan
• Paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day One!
• Profit Sharing Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program
• Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Service awards & Recognition Program
• Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch
• Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free Parking

Fike is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.