Drill Press Supervisor

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Weekend premium

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

401K match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

On-demand pay

Job summary

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co. seeks a Drill Press Department Supervisor to lead a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will supervise operators, coordinate scheduling, optimize resources, and ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Strong leadership, manufacturing knowledge, and ERP proficiency are required; a two-year degree and 3–5 years related experience are preferred. We offer shift premiums, bonus opportunities, 401K match, profit sharing, tuition

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and an AA in manufacturing with 3–5 years in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in management preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate workers operating various machines to maximize productivity.
• Promote lean principles and coordinate dispatch lists and routing within the department.
• Schedule employee hours based on workload and optimize resources.
• Interpret policies, enforce safety regulations, and train staff with HR.
• Identify and implement improvements to methods, equipment, and quality.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and managers on cross-department activities.
• Demonstrate ERP proficiency and support training needs.
• Conduct timely employee evaluations and support recruitment efforts.

Skills

Leadership

MS Office

Manufacturing knowledge

Safety basics

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

AA in manufacturing

Bachelor's Degree in Management

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Position Summary:

The basic function of the Drill Press Department Supervisor is to supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in operating a variety of industrial machines so that GMM may produce under the optimum conditions of productivity, efficiency, cost effectiveness and ease of operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Understand and promote "lean principles" throughout the company.
• Work with the team leaders/working supervisors to coordinate dispatch lists and routing of work assignments within the department.
• Schedule employee hours in relation to the amount of work in the facility.
• Optimize the resources (machines & employees) within his/her department.
• Meet the goals set by management on quality, efficiency, and delivery within his/her department.
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Recommend technology that will improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product; and will reduce cost.
• Confer with other supervisors/managers to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Continually gain knowledge of core processes within the department.
• Demonstrate proficiency in GMM's ERP system.
• Identify training requirements and coordinate training with Training Coordinator.
• Conduct fair, accurate, thorough and on time employee evaluations
• Work with Human Resources on recruitment and hiring initiatives
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Leadership skills
• Computer literate with proficiency in Basic Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Manufacturing knowledge
• Knowledge of safety requirements
• Work well in a team environment, demonstrate good communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Education and/or Experience:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent, an AA or equivalent in the manufacturing field from two-year college or technical school and a minimum of three to five years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an industry closely related to that of GMM.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Management or related field

Physical Demands Include:

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Use of hands and arms to operate office equipment.
• Being able to see (20/25 vision with glasses, 20/25 without) and hear (with mechanical assistance if necessary) sufficient to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations.

Work Environment:

This person will work in an office which is a temperature controlled environment with moderate noise. There will be outside time spent in the manufacturing environment. This setting involves manufacturing equipment with others working in close proximity.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Working supervisors
• Team leaders
• Respective shop personnel

PPE Requirements:

• Safety glasses or side shields

Why Work at GMM?

Maybe you want a change. Maybe you want more of a challenge. Maybe there is uncertainty. Maybe you just want an opportunity. Does any of this sound familiar? If so, Geater has just the opportunity for you!

The challenge... we need motivated and skilled people like you who want to work hard to be part of a team that is proud of what they do... protect the lives of those who protect us.

What do we have to offer?

• $3 alternative shift premium or $5 weekend premium
• Bonus opportunities
• Weekend Shift- 36 hour work week
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Time Off- starting at a rate of 2 weeks per year!
• 401K Company Match
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• On Demand Pay - Get paid for hours worked before your next payday!