Metal Finishing Production Supervisor

Magnetic Inspection Laboratory, Inc.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnetic Inspection Laboratory, Inc. is seeking a Metal Finishing Production Supervisor to ensure efficient production and adherence to quality standards in Elk Grove Village, IL. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in metal finishing, supervisory skills, and a commitment to excellence. This position offers competitive benefits, including performance reviews, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Benefits

Annual performance and compensation review

401(k) plan with employer matching

Premium health insurance

Company paid life insurance

Company paid holidays and personal time-off

Qualifications

• 2+ years previous supervision experience in a production environment.
• 5+ years' experience in metal finishing or processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and maintaining production and process flow.
• Oversee incoming inspections and ensure quality packaging.
• Serve as a liaison between Metal Finishing and other departments.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual in Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree or coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

At MIL, we make the complex simple; we bring together the brightest minds and subject matter experts to process precision parts that become components on space, aircraft, and defense systems. The reliability of what we do and how we do it, makes the difference in the lives of those who use these systems. What sets us apart? Our people and our relentless dedication to helping our customers. We are the special processor of choice for missions to the skies, Mars, and beyond.

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Passionate - We believe in what we are doing and the difference we make; Our quality is our passion.
• Collaborative - Treat each other with respect as professionals; We win or lose as a team; Collaboration multiplies our contributions.
• Can-Do - Great isn't good enough; No excuses given or taken; Eagerly willing to accept and meet challenges.
• Own Results - Overcome obstacles, find solutions, and deliver exceptional results; Honor our commitments.
• Quality Driven - Do the right thing; We are honest, transparent, and committed to doing what's best for our customers.

Position Overview: The Metal Finishing Production Supervisor is responsible for maintaining production throughput in the department in accordance with customer requirements and internal procedures. This individual is accountable for training and communicating job responsibilities to departmental employees.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Assist department managers and leads in scheduling and maintaining production and process flow.
• Perform contract/flow down review against applicable customer, industry/prime and internal documentation.
• Develop processing techniques which meet all internal, customer and standard requirements and specifications.
• Assist in troubleshooting production issues and inquiries as they arise.
• Serve as a liaison between Metal Finishing, various departments and external stakeholders.
• Maintain interdepartmental communication between managers/leads and metal finishing personnel.
• Complete applicable data records including job log entry, job traveler, inspection reports, work instructions, test data, job techniques, customer specific requirements and other documents required to sustain traceability of work performed.
• Oversee general incoming inspections for overall condition of parts and ensure in-coming and out-going parts are packaged and wrapped properly in accordance with quality and customer requirements.
• Develop a thorough on-going understanding of MIL’s custom software applications and assist with the on-going development and training on software applications within metal finishing.
• Participate in project coordination and R & D pertaining to existing process improvements and in expanding MIL’s overall capabilities.
• Take part in periodic on-going training and various continuous process improvement programs. Participate in periodic testing and performance evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel within the organization.
• Develop a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office and applicable internal job processing software applications.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, industry standard and aerospace prime specifications and MIL general and quality control procedures.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree or some coursework preferred.
• 2+ years previous supervision experience in a production environment, with hourly and temporary work forces required.
• 5+ years’ experience in metal finishing or processes.
• PC literate with at least a basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Advance arithmetic skills (i.e., add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.
• This position requires access to ITAR-controlled information and materials. The successful candidate must meet all ITAR eligibility requirements, including being a U.S. person as defined by ITAR.

Reports To: The Metal Finishing Production Supervisor will report directly to the Metal Finishing Manager and frequently interface with production Leads and staff.

Hours: Day shift; start times may vary depending on position and department; must be flexible to work overtime and additional hours as needed to support the department in times of increased demand.

As full-time MIL employee, benefits include:

• Annual performance and compensation review, with the potential to earn up to two annual bonuses.
• MIL Inc. 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing
• Premium health insurance as well as supplemental vision and dental insurance plans
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance and AD&D
• Company paid holidays and personal paid time-off accrual.

Please do not hesitate to ask for additional details on any of our benefits & policies.