Machining Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising production schedules as needed, resolving production problems
• Ensure all tooling and coolant is ordered as needed
• Review prints and work with engineering to update as required
• Report results of process flow for shift production
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process, monitoring personnel and resources, observing control points and equipment, facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process and machinery
• Revise procedures by analyzing operating practices and implementing changes as required
• Ensure all machined parts are manufactured to dimensions and tolerances shown on part drawings with appropriate surface finish quality
• Meet or exceed department productivity goals as set my management
• Maintain quality by establishing and enforcing a quality program
• Ensure proper operation of equipment by calling for repairs, maintenance, evaluating new equipment and programming
• Use information from production performance records to improve production rates through training and coaching of employees
• Maintain consistent department focus on unattended operation of lathes
• Educate employees on use of equipment and resources
• Set expectations for employee’s performance, provide them with tools needed to perform and monitor to ensure compliance
• Maintain safe and clean work environment
• Maintain compliance with established policies and procedures by educating and directing employees on the use of equipment and resources
• Communicate with other employees and departments about work related processes
• Identify employee issues and work toward solutions with the assistance of HR and management
• Update information in Global Shop as necessary
• Perform additional related duties as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

• Ability to program and design part fixtures as needed
• Manage processes and process improvements
• Plan production including prioritizing jobs and manpower to complete jobs on schedule
• Ability to identify areas of process improvement
• Ability to communicate job expectations, monitor and appraise results
• Ability to effectively coach and counsel employees on performance and behavioral issues

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Previous supervisor experience a plus
• Experience programming Haas lathes and mills
• Experience with prioritizing workload and staff assignments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to work in non-air conditioned manufacturing environment
• Constant standing
• Frequent bending and stooping
• Clean work environment
• Exposure to noise, dust, and airborne particles
• Safety training and other required PPE provided
• Must submit to pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check