Production Supervisor 2nd shift- Laser

Partners In Recovery LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

General Stamping & Metalworks in South Bend, IN is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee workflow, enforce processes, and provide the tools and training employees need to excel.

The role requires directing Production Leads, Machine Operators, and Material Handlers, coordinating staffing, and driving safety, quality, and productivity improvements through ERP and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Prior supervisory experience in metal fabrication or stamping preferred.
• Lean methodologies experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage work flow and ensure processes are followed for safety and quality.
• Directly supervise Production Leads, Machine Operators, and Material Handlers.
• Plan and requisition labor to meet production requirements.
• Organize jobs per production schedule and maintain due-date order.
• Utilize ERP to modify jobs and reconcile inventories.
• Maintain safety, quality, and cleanliness standards; drive improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Lean methodologies

ERP systems

Quality systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Location 25101 Cleveland Rd,South Bend, IN, 46628,United States
• Base Pay $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Regular Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing work flow, ensuring that proper processes and procedures are followed, and that employees have the tools and information needed to successfully perform their jobs. This supervisor is expected to recommend and implement improvements to processes, equipment, and working conditions that will enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Objective performance evaluations and targeted education and training programs are key tools the Production Supervisor will use to actively manage the professional development and success of his/her team.

This job description is intended to be an overview of primary responsibilities for this position. All employees are charged with providing assistance in generally similar duties when management deems it necessary. Special projects and activities may also be created where employees’ talents can best be utilized. In addition, General Stamping & Metalworks is a growing organization responding to an ever changing market. It is expected that tasks and requirements will change from time to time and employees will be asked to respond as needed and within reason.

Organizational Relationships and Authority

The Production Supervisor reports directly to the Production Manager. Direct Reports to this position are likely to include:

• Machine Operators
• Material Handlers

The Production Supervisor has direct responsibility to halt operations if employee safety is a concern or equipment is not performing to original manufacturer specifications. This position works closely with Engineers, Technologists, and Manufacturing Engineers, and collaborates with the Production Scheduler, Facilities Director and Tool Room Supervisor to resolve scheduling, equipment, tooling or facilities issues.

Key Responsibilities and Purpose

The primary responsibility of the Production Supervisor is to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work area while managing labor, equipment, tooling, and work flow in order to ensure on time completion of production schedules. Each supervisor will conduct effective team meetings at the start of shift to communicate opportunities, explain challenges, listen to feedback, remove obstacles, which will be posted daily onto Team Boards. He/she will develop employee’s skills by listening, teaching, and mentoring your team members as well as assessing skills.

To achieve success in this role, the supervisor must:

• Directly and attentively supervise Production Leads, Machine Operators, and Material Handlers
• Ensure that all employees have the necessary tools and training to maximize their productivity in collaboration with the Production Lead and the Training and Development Manager
• Plan and requisition, interview & select labor in collaboration with the Production Manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet production requirements
• Effectively organize jobs per the production schedule ensuring all jobs are completed on time, and in order of due date.
• Clearly identify and safely store all raw material inventories and tools and fixtures in a manner which affords easy access and minimizes waste
• Maintain 85% or greater productivity level for the department
• Communicate management directives and company information to employees
• Collaborate with the appropriate technician when equipment is not performing to optimal standards
• Troubleshoot issues and inform Tool Room Supervisor of your findings
• Recommend equipment purchases to improve or expand capabilities of the department
• Collaborate with Engineers, Technologists, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Manager, and Tool Room Supervisor on new projects or process improvements
• Utilize ERP system to modify jobs, reconcile inventories, review production schedules, and maintain inventory locations
• Inform the Supply Chain Manager of non-conforming material or issues with supplier documentation
• Communicate and maintain the safety, quality, and cleanliness standards set for the department
• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are followed on all welding and department equipment
• Create work orders when equipment is not performing safely or optimally
• Recommend and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Complete thorough accident investigations when necessary
• Utilize the established process for weld fixture maintenance and ensure the process is sustained

Job Demands and Expectations

This position requires the Production Supervisor to maintain a healthy relationship between his/her subordinates to ensure an objective view is always maintained and organizational goals are not compromised. In addition, the Production Supervisor will understand the personal goals and developmental opportunities for his/her subordinates.

The Production Supervisor is expected to update job knowledge on an ongoing basis by identifying and participating in related educational opportunities, reading professional publications, reporting key learning’s to the management team, maintaining personal networks to the benefit of the company, and participating in professional organizations where indicated or requested.

All supervisors are required to complete and maintain First Responder training, enabling the management team to respond to emergency situations in an appropriate, calm, and systematic manner.

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate excellent communication skills and consistently follow up on assigned projects to ensure completion.

The individual will also maintain competency with the following programs and equipment:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Outlook
• Cellular and office telephone system
• ERP and Quality systems
• High School graduate or equivalent (preferred)

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of supervising experience in metal fabrication operations, stamping or press break processes preferred, but not an absolute requirement.

• Blueprint Reading with welding symbols

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Production Floor subject to variations in temperature

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must possess the ability to regularly or occasionally meet the following physical demands:

• Speak clearly and understandably, with a pleasant tone of voice and manner
• Hear within a range that enables normal telephone communication
• See a computer screen within reasonable reading distance without strain
• Type at a keyboard without discomfort for some of the working day
• Move around the office environment and manufacturing floor comfortably in order to fulfill tasks required in various offices and departments
• Travel beyond the office environment by private or commercial aircraft, automobile, or golf cart without undue stress or discomfort

Salary/Wages and Benefits

Refer to Letter of Agreement for this position.

Conditions of Hire

All employment with GSM, Inc. is at-will by the employer and employee and therefore subject to change.

Summary

• The ideal candidate for this role is an expert in lean methodologies or metal fabrication
• Prior experience leading teams is a requirement of the position