Production Supervisor

SKF Group; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO policy

13 paid holidays

Healthcare options

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

401K match

Job summary

SKF Group in Muskegon, MI seeks an experienced manufacturing supervisor to organize and control department processes to maximize productivity and quality while maintaining safety.

Responsibilities include directing workforce, coordinating with related departments, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives in a lean manufacturing environment. A technical degree or apprenticeship and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Associates/Technical Degree or Apprenticeship in industrial/manufacturing management or business.
• Five to seven years direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, communicate effectively (verbally and written), and knowledge of shop math and manufacturing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the quality of the work from their department(s) and follows AS-9100 practices and maintains travelers and MRR documentation.
• Deploys assigned workforce to meet production goals.
• Maintains 5S and safety, promoting a neat and clean department.
• Coordinates with manufacturing engineering, production control, maintenance and others for methods, tooling, and requirements.
• Implements Lean Manufacturing improvements and drives cost reductions.
• Develops, trains and supervises an effective shop organization.
• Prepares and maintains reports and ERP system.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Communication

Manufacturing procedures

Education

Associates/Technical Degree or Apprenticeship

Job description

Salary Range: $ 77,000.00 to $ 87,000.00

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com .

Description:

This position is responsible for organizing and controlling department(s) and/or processes or products to ensure maximum utilization of plant equipment, manpower, and material to attain the highest levels of quality and maximum productivity in a safe and effective manner in support of organizational goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures the quality of the work coming from their department(s). Follow AS-9100 practices and procedures, ensuring that the proper documentation of travelers and MRR’s are maintained.
• Effectively deploys assigned workforce to ensure production goals are met.
• Ensures meeting established goals for productivity, scrap, and rework through effective planning, organizing and control.
• Communicates and interacts with related departments such as manufacturing engineering, production control, maintenance and others in the determination of methods, procedures, equipment and tooling requirements and meeting quality standards and marketing and delivery requirements.
• Preserves neat, orderly and clean department, utilizing 5S approach, while promoting and ensuring safety at all times.
• Constantly seeks improvements for cost reductions through continuous improvement focus and implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices. Initiates and sees through to completion those improvements within their control and recommends others to their supervisor.
• Effectively communicates with and motivates employees in support of departmental objectives.
• Supervises department personnel to ensure work performance and adherence to company rules, and administers disciplines in a fair and consistent manner.
• Implements and maintains production control schedule.
• Initiates maintenance requests for machine repair and reports unsafe conditions for repair; ensures timely repair.
• Develops, trains and supervises an effective shop organization.
• Prepares and maintains necessary reports and paperwork and ERP system.
• Coordinates with Human Resources to maintain proper levels of trained staff; meets with employees and/or union representatives to resolve grievances, problems, etc.

Requirements:

An Associates/Technical Degree or Apprenticeship graduate in industrial/manufacturing management or business. Five to seven years direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of turning, milling, heat treat, grinding, inspection and assembly processes. Must possess strong technical and mechanical aptitudes. Ability to read blueprints, communicate effectively, (verbally and written) and knowledgeable in shop math and manufacturing procedures essential. Must possess proven leadership characteristics.

What You’ll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation

. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration

. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health.

Diversity in the Workplace.

At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits

. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus.

. SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future

. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.