1st Shift Manufacturing Supervisor - Metals

Mack Molding; Arlington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mack Molding in Arlington, VT seeks a manufacturing supervisor to coordinate and direct molding and assembly operations. You will lead 20+ hourly workers, develop daily production schedules, and drive quality improvements while maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.

This role requires a high school diploma with 1–2 years in manufacturing; an AA is preferred. You will provide technical leadership, optimize layouts, supervise staff, and collaborate with multiple teams to meet ISO

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; one to two years related manufacturing experience or training.
• Experience in molding/assembly environments; familiarity with safety and quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, direct, evaluate and train 20+ hourly employees for molding/assembly operations.
• Develop daily schedules to meet quality and production goals; troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Provide technical leadership and implement equipment, process and material improvements.
• Analyze workforce utilization, space requirements and workflow including equipment/layout design.
• Ensure ISO procedures are followed and quality systems maintained (SPC, etc.).
• Ensure safety training and a safe work environment; lead department safety team.
• Maintain effective communication with business units, customers and internal departments; coordinate WIP.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Manufacturing operations

Quality systems

Process improvement

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

SPC

Job description

Summary:
Coordinates and directs activities of workers engaged in molding or assembly of parts or assemblies into units by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following:

• Coordinates, directs, evaluates and provides training and leadership to twenty or more hourly employees for the assembly and/or molding operations.
• Develops daily schedules, ensures that quality and production goals are met, and troubleshoots problems as required.
• Provides technical leadership for department, including recommending and implementing equipment, process and material enhancements.
• Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements and workflow including design layouts for equipment and workspace.
• Ensures all ISO procedures are followed, integrity of product to standard, process improvement recommendations: SPC, and other quality systems developed and maintained.
• Ensures employees complete safety training, establishes safe work environment, and leads department safety team.
• Maintains constructive working relationship with business units, customers, and internal departments including effective communication, coordination of WIP and process improvement.
• Researches and makes recommendations on production and auxiliary equipment procurement, and identifies new technologies and expansion plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

High School diploma, plus one to two years related manufacturing experience and/or training. Associates degree (A. A.) from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises twenty or more employees in the manufacturing department on one or more shifts. 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 problems.