Production Supervisor

Bowmar LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401(k) matching

Vacation

14 paid holidays

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeks a Supervisor for Machinists and CNC Technicians. The role requires overseeing daily operations, scheduling production, coaching staff in Toyota Production System techniques, and managing inventories. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years production experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position, and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include bonuses, 401(k) matching, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of production experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of Machinists and CNC Technicians.
• Schedule daily production in the Machine Shop.
• Coach employees in the Toyota Production System.
• Manage inventories with the Purchasing Manager.

Skills

Experience with the Toyota Production System

Verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Organization and prioritization skills

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Responsible for supervising the daily activities of Machinists and CNC Machinist Technicians. Embrace Continuous Improvement as a way of life seeking opportunities to eliminate waste in all activities on a daily basis. Coach all team members in the Toyota Production System using the appropriate tools at the appropriate time to provide the Highest Quality, Shortest Lead Time and Lowest Cost to our customers every day.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of Machinists and CNC Machinist Technicians.
• Schedule daily production in the Machine Shop to ensure customer’s wants/requirements are met and company resources are properly allocated.
• Execute the agreed upon UAW contract with the highest level of integrity. Look for win-win outcomes in all interactions with the team members.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations on the creation and implementation of standard work as a foundation for Continuous Improvement.
• Coach and train all employees in the tools of the Toyota Production System including but not limited to Standard Work, 5-S, Process Mapping, Pull System, Single-piece Flow, and KanBan.
• Use the company ERP System, Made 2 Manage, to its fullest potential linking all aspects of the business together seamlessly. Ensure that all data entered into Made 2 Manage is updated real time to ensure its accuracy and completeness.
• Implement visual controls that allow team members to know where they are at a glance.
• Contribute to the development of a culture of Continuous Improvement across Bowmar.
• In collaboration with the Purchasing Manager, manage all inventories within your control to ensure materials are available when required and inventory dollars are minimized.
• Participate in the selection of new team members.
• Provide input to the Director of Operations on the current and future needs of the business in the areas of machinery, equipment, physical plant improvements, human resources, etc.

The above list reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this job.

Core Competencies

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Proactivity

Competencies that are identified by Bowmar leadership and are unique to the position and necessary for the individual to successfully accomplish the position’s functions.

• Coach to others
• Technical Expertise

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with the Toyota Production System.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of products, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Flexibility to adjust to changes in priorities and needs ability to evaluate impact of competing demands.
• Must exhibit a positive and professional attitude and appearance.
• Must be a “Team Player”.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of production experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Vision requirements include close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, along with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Will be exposed to general office and production working conditions. The typical work environment has low noise and moderate temperature levels.

Additional Information

This position is eligible for bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, 14 paid holidays, and health and wellness benefits. Salary is based on job-related, non-discriminatory, factors such as experience, education, training skills and abilities.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Bowmar follows a Drug Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy.Any individual who is offered employment with Bowmar will be required to submit to a drug screen prior to beginning employment. Employees working in safety-sensitive positions will be subject to random testing.