Fabrication Supervisor

ABH Manufacturing Inc.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ABH Manufacturing Inc. in Itasca, IL, seeks an experienced Operations/Engineering lead to drive production for our aluminum gear hinge product line.

The role requires strong communication, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to schedule staff and machines while troubleshooting and maintaining equipment. You will perform safety audits, supervise teams, develop SOPs, coordinate with maintenance, and ensure quality control.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of the fabrication and anodizing process and equipment.
• Advanced understanding of material handling.
• ABH certification for forklift driving – sit down and stand up.
• Superior organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety audits in conjunction with established Safety Protocol.
• Learn, operate, and troubleshoot fabrication and anodizing equipment.
• Provide day-to-day technical advice, problem solving, and support operations and maintenance.
• Assist the maintenance department in the creation and improvement of preventive maintenance tasks.
• Production control for the department.
• Establish the team’s daily schedule to maximize productivity while adhering to quality standards.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other departments for overall execution.
• Ensure accurate log is kept for all department production.
• Ensure finished goods are within established quality control protocol.
• Record and resolve quality control issues, develop, and communicate resolutions to team members.
• Actively participate, collaborate and support in maintenance along with established maintenance schedule.
• Create and maintain an accurate inventory of all required consumables, chemicals, tooling, PPE gear, etc.
• Develop and maintain a good relationship with external vendors.
• Train and mentor team members.
• Develop and implement new SOPs.
• Incident Reports, as needed.
• Lead visitor tours in the department when visitors come.

Skills

Fabrication & anodizing

Material handling

Forklift certification

Organizational skills

Job description

• This role is integral to launching the production output necessary for our aluminum gear hinge product line specifically. This role requires excellent communication and mechanical skills necessary for effective scheduling of staff and machines, along with troubleshooting and properly maintaining departmental equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform safety audits in conjunction with established Safety Protocol.
• Advanced knowledge in the departmental process and equipment.
• Learn, operate, and troubleshoot fabrication and anodizing equipment.
• Provide day-to-day technical advice, problem solving, and support operations and maintenance.
• Assist the maintenance department in the creation and improvement of preventive maintenance tasks.
• Production control for the department.
• Establish the team’s daily schedule to maximize productivity while adhering to quality standards.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other departments for overall execution.
• Ensure accurate log is kept for all department production.
• Ensure finished goods are within established quality control protocol.
• Record and resolve quality control issues, develop, and communicate resolutions to team members.
• Actively participate, collaborate and support in maintenance along with established maintenance schedule.
• Create and maintain an accurate inventory of all required consumables, chemicals, tooling, PPE gear, etc.
• Develop and maintain a good relationship with external vendors.
• Train and mentor team members.
• Develop and implement new SOPs.
• Incident Reports, as needed.
• Lead visitor tours in the department when visitors come.

Must Haves:

• Advanced understanding of the fabrication and anodizing process and equipment.
• Advanced understanding of material handling.
• ABH certification for forklift driving – both sit down and stand up.
• Superior organizational skills.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years in Operations, Engineering, or related field in Manufacturing
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams, preferably in a technology-focused environment.
• Efficient and Proficient in Lean Manufacturing Practices
• Experience developing, reviewing, and approving new SOPs.