Manufacturing Supervisor - GBE Final Inspection

Job Purpose:

Provide supervisory leadership, efficient management and creative problem-solving in department related plant operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and provide technical, quality and production leadership to assigned team to meet quality, schedule, and cost goals

• Provide ongoing support in scheduling resources, technical leadership and facilitating the flow of hardware to meet customer requirements
• Support Team Leaders with decision making in areas of process improvement and/or production to make appropriate resource decisions (manpower, machines, methods) to facilitate the flow of hardware through the manufacturing process
• Support process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve inventory turns and reduce manufacturing losses
• Direct the activities of an hourly team within the department and participate in department activities to meet identified goals
• Perform administrative duties to support the business, including timecards, labor vouchers, self-audits, absence reviews, missing time corrections, etc.
• Coordinate all first line activities (i.e., Methods, Production Control) to assure the meeting of production schedules and customer satisfaction, cost goals, and maintaining the highest standards of quality
• Coach and counsel team members regarding individual performance and development needs
• Practice sound human relations and communications skills to motivate the work force
• Review production orders and ensure production schedules are being met
• Analyze and diagnose machine and tooling problems and takes corrective measures to minimize downtime and interruption of schedules
• Achieve highest safety levels in the plant
• Experience with implementing lean manufacturing improvements
• Employ Six Sigma rigors to all functions within the department
• Mentor and motivate team in safety, quality, and productivity improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of prior supervisor / leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering preferred

• Prior experience, in CNC Machining, Heat Treating, Grinding, Dimensional Inspection, Shipping and Receiving is preferred
• Prior supervisory / leadership experience in a manufacturing
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines and bring to successful completion
• Strong team building / coaching skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and practices
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to counsel and motivate team members
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to lead by example
• Six Sigma training is preferred
• Strong propensity for excelling in a demanding environment
• Must be able to support a 24/7 operation.
• Must have the ability to train on first shift (if applicable) along with supporting other shifts for coverage purposes as needed.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. when needed

• Constantly stand and walk throughout the workday

• It is required to stand, walk & reach with hands & arms
• Good coordination to operate several controls simultaneously
• Heavy visual concentration required to reach precision measuring instruments and to observe cutting operations
• Frequent use of physical skills to operate a wide variety of machines & tools working to close tolerances
• Has use of electric cranes & hoists for lifting & moving forgings
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

• Frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material
• Constant use hands/fingers to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, or handle and manipulate parts and tools
• Frequent repetitive motions
• Constant requirement of specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
• Constantly wear eye protection (Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required)
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Additional Requirements:

• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required due to government military contracts.