PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Shape Process Automation, a SHAPE Technologies Group (SHAPE) company is a global, high-tech engineering and process automation provider.

We develop integrated manufacturing strategies and industrial automation solutions for Tier I and Tier II suppliers and beyond.

Our comprehensive approach and the passionate team behind it are how we're redefining manufacturing with robotic automation.

We take a holistic view of clients' manufacturing operations, designing and implementing the right production strategies and solutions to meet their needs.

Why work for Shape Process Automation?

Be a part of a unique group of people who not only love what they do but love the technology. Our team is comprised of talented individuals who have purpose, creativity, and passion.

Our global presence, products, and people are expanding the definition of possible, connecting customers and emerging markets to the manufacturing processes of tomorrow.

We are committed to the professional growth and personal well-being of our team. We offer a competitive benefits package to help meet your financial, physical, and emotional needs.

Our benefits programs are designed to support the growth of individuals, allowing team members to focus on Company vision and be fully engaged both at work and at home.

Together, we tackle the toughest manufacturing challenges and drive industry innovation. But the most important common thread binding our teams is a shared, genuine passion to help our customers achieve greatness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following :

• Liaison between production and engineering departments.
• Run day to day shop activities by leading, directing, and training employees.
• Work with management in all departments in order to schedule, prioritize, organize floor space, and control production activities (minimize rework).
• Manage and organize work groups and support and implement lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Participate in new order kick-off meetings to review orders for content, manufacturing hours and project scheduling.
• Monitor external vendors soliciting of proposals, selecting proper vendors, quality and cost.
• Work with HR to interview and hire qualified personnel.
• Establish measurable objectives yearly for all delegates in coordination with Company performance management system.
• Track employee vacation and personal day logs and track daily log times in ADP E-Time.
• Counsel employees in job performance and development. Make recommendations for terminations.
• Manage install schedules with the integration teams.
• Ensure material flow through production in support of the production plans to satisfy business goals and customer demands.
• Identify needed labor and ensure that necessary effort is applied in production bottleneck areas to ensure correct flow of material to meet the production schedule.
• Responsible for reporting to and informing management of ideas for improving processes including project time change impacts.
• Assist employees with blueprint reading, identifying materials, and quality of production.
• Recognize and correct any unsafe, unethical, or illegal practices.
• Work with the HR Manager and the safety committee to ensure and maintain a safe working environment.
• Utilizing hand and power tools.
• Administering employee timesheets and managing attendance.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities of the Production Staff, Independent Contractors, and Temporary Workers.

TRAVEL

Travel is estimated at 5-10%.

LOCATION

This position is on-site.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES :

• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Knowledgeable in 5S and Lean Manufacturing
• Computer skills are essential to this position. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, CAD Drawings and other types of software like ADP E-time, and Perryman Software.
• Strong understanding of robotic systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment for industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Knowledge of mechanical fits and limits.
• Electrical and / or mechanical aptitude.
• Ability / experience / licensed to operate forklift and overhead crane.
• Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and budget accordingly.
• Self-motivated and works well in a team environment.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE :

Post secondary education in a related field or minimum 8-10 years of experience in an automation and manufacturing environment or a combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS :

None required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and perform repetitive tasks; must have manual dexterity;
• must have excellent hand-eye coordination; may be required to differentiate between colored wires, tabs, and electrical / electronic components;
• must wear safety glasses and safety boots; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times; must be able to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, and perform moderate lifting;

may be required to sit for long periods of time, travelling to and from job sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)