Manufacturing Supervisor- 2nd Shift

VanTran Industries, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VanTran Industries, Inc. is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee the operation of various departments including Welding and Assembly. This role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality improvement. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing team performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of supervisory experience and a high school diploma.

The position demands physical capability, as well as the ability to manage time and attendance efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Interested applicants should be ready for a proactive role in a dynamic company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' Supervisor or Team Lead equivalent experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee various manufacturing departments.
• Conduct daily safety audits.
• Ensure quality improvement in all departments.
• Manage time and attendance for the manufacturing team.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Control

Team Coordination

Continuous Improvement

Safety Compliance

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operation of the various departments within the VanTran Business, such as Welding, Buffing, Core & Coil Assembly, Winding, Lacing, Tanking, Testing, Paint Primer, Paint Final, Final Finish.

Essential Functions

• Daily On-Site Attendance.
• Conduct Daily Safety & 5S Walk-Thru of factory to ensure compliance and cleanliness.
• Ensure that the Processes for their respective departments are accurate.
• Ensure that their Team Players who report into them are accurately filling-out all of the Transformer Inspection Reports on-time & accurately.
• Ensure continual quality improvement for each of their respective departments.
• Drive continuous improvement in regards to 5S for each of their respective departments.
• Coordinate job assignments and Cross Training between and within departments.
• Establish, Maintain, and Lead 5S Programs for each of their respective departments.
• Establish at least two (2) Key Performance Indicators for each of their respective departments with assistance from the Quality Manager & the President &/or the Manufacturing Mngr.
• Create & Maintain Visual Boards for each of their respective departments.
• Establish, Maintain, and Lead Continuous Improvement Projects for each of their respective departments.
• Work with Human Resources to establish and maintain a monthly training session regarding cross training, quality, safety, special projects, etc.
• Ensure all Processes & work instructions for their respective departments are updated.
• Work w/ Engineering & Quality Manager to solve any & all quality issues.
• Follow-up on and close any pending Preventive and Corrective Action requests that are applicable to their respective departments.
• Consult with other Manufacturing Supervisors, as needed, to increase productivity in Manufacturing Department.
• Review work orders/tickets for errors.
• Verify Quality Control tests throughout respective Departments (TTR, Paint mil thickness, other tests as apply to specific Departments).
• Manage time and attendance for Manufacturing Team.

Environment/Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 12pm-8:30pm. However, as with any Supervisor Leadership position, days may start sooner than 12pm and may last longer than 8:30pm. Also, it should be known, that if a Department does not meet their schedule during the Mon-Fri period, then most likely weekends will be involved, if need be.

Travel

Travel is very rare, unless the need arises to fix a customer problem in the field.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma required.
• 3+ years' Supervisor or Team Lead equivalent experience required.