Supervisor, Machine Shop

SUMMARY

Coordinates the activities of Machine Shop personnel to ensure that daily production is processed in the most safely and efficient manner according to customer specifications;

enforces company policies and procedures as well as state and federal employment regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include the following : other duties may be required and assigned at any time.

• Executes daily productions plans through coordination with other lead personnel and production employees.
• Observes machines and equipment and takes action to correct malfunction as necessary.
• Provides clear verbal and written direction to subordinate employees related to safety, quality and production.
• Ensures that each operation performs according to plan.
• Examines materials and products at various stages of production to evaluate conformance to specifications.
• Executes production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Executes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules as necessary.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product as part of continuous improvement.
• Ensures that daily production targets are met during his / her shift and assists other shifts met their daily goals.
• Approves employees’ timecards and monitors overtime assignments to ensure it complies with policies and legal requirements.
• Executes 5S plan in the Machine Shop and contributes to improvements to the plan.
• Identifies opportunities for new tooling and insert usage.
• Maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment.
• Conducts and ensures that standard operating procedure training is conducted daily, weekly or monthly as required.
• Conducts regular operational audits to ensure that safety, quality, production and housekeeping practices are followed according to plan.
• Writes daily production, quality and safety reports as necessary.
• Assists in writing Work Instructions, under the direction of the appropriate Quality personnel, to ensure machine shop activities are up to date with current approved practices.
• Works with machine shop inspection personnel to resolve dimensional issues on applicable parts when required and ensures that measuring tools are kept organized and in good condition.
• Performs injury investigations and injury prevention improvements.
• Participates in teams and committees as necessary.
• Prepares requisitions and orders supplies and materials as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the Machine Shop Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees;

planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.