Job purpose

This position is responsible for supervising designated departments and production cells to increase efficiencies and keep projects on task.

Duties and responsibilities

• Monitor and create production goals, train new production team members and cross train existing team members
• Responsible for bringing Continuous Improvement ideas forward to improve efficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively with production staff and management
• Knowledge of equipment capabilities in regards to process flow and material procurement
• Schedule labor to complete production work orders
• Ensure conflicts on production floor are handled properly and escalated to management if necessary
• Promote teamwork and listen to employee’s ideas
• Ability to operate or at least be familiar with all plant equipment
• Ability to read drawings (CAD prints), operator manuals, job orders, and follow procedural instructions
• Management retains the right to assign or change responsibilities upon request

Qualifications

Minimum Education: College education preferred, Bachelors or Associates degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing systems or Welding Technology is preferred.

Previous Experience Preferred: Applicants with documented experience as a CNC/Mill operator/programmer will be given priority.  Experience with ERP/MRP software solutions is required.  Lean manufacturing experience with an emphasis on inventory management/control, operations management and scheduling is also required.  Knowledge of hydraulics systems, fluid dynamics, metallurgy, welding, paint systems, electronics, and ISO 9001-2008 is a plus.   

Skills Preferred: CNC/Mill operations – 3yrs, CNC/Mill programming – 1 yrs, Supervisory experience with 30+ employees – 3 yrs, Inventory management – 3 yrs, Welding – 1yrs.