Shift Set-Up Lead & Machine Shop Supervisor

IHI Connectors; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IHI Connectors in Mentor, OH, seeks a Supervisor Set-up Lead (2nd and 3rd shift) to drive set-up time reduction and improve machine up-time. You will oversee safety, quality, and performance of shop personnel and coordinate with maintenance and production teams to meet commitments.

Responsibilities include leading set-ups, supervising machine operators, checking cycle times, training operators, updating setup documentation, and identifying opportunities for process improvements to keep parts

Qualifications

• Must have people skills and previous supervision experience.
• Must have excellent organization, planning, communication, and documentation skills.
• Successful track record of working in cross-functionally
• Must have proven machining experience.
• Strong computer, verbal, and written communication skills. Must have a strong understanding of machining fundamentals and machine shop best practices.
• Must have computer skills such as AutoCAD/Inventor, SQL, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Visio.
• Must be able to touch-type at least 40 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring production commitments are met and compliant with all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Responsible for the safety, quality, and performance of those working in the machine shop.
• Responsible for directing machine shop operations & material.
• Participate in daily shift communication meetings to discuss issues and priorities with prior and following shifts.
• Lead set-ups to completion utilizing machine operators and other resources to get the job done in the shortest amount of time possible.
• After 48 hours (2 days) you need to take charge of the set-up and finish it with or without them.
• Update set-up sheets (if necessary) in set-up binder before teardowns.
• Troubleshoot machine issues as needed to keep down-time to a minimum.
• Perform visual part check, at each work center, at least 2 times per shift: part mark, caps, saw burrs, inside burrs, thread depth, and other cosmetic issues, etc.
• Review machine operator stats for your area of responsibility.
• Run the machines when machine operators are absent when time allows.
• Check cycle-times on machines daily.
• Make improvements to set-ups and cycle-times.
• Perform machine operator training and hourly checks as needed.
• Move people to priority machines and keep them staffed.
• Determine machine operators’ capabilities using the 3, 6, 9, 11-week evaluation sheets prior to being hired.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly checks on are being performed on the machines.
• Ensure weekly/Monthly machine PM's are being performed.
• Identify drill/tapping heads that need repaired and coordinate with maintenance.
• Identify pumps and motors that need repaired or replaced due to leaks or bearing issues and coordinate with maintenance.
• Ensure tools are in shadow boards of each toolbox.
• You will be evaluated based on how well your team performs.
• Handle other assignments as determined by management.

Skills

People skills

Supervisory experience

Machining experience

Strong communication

Touch typing 40 wpm

Tools

AutoCAD/Inventor

SQL

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Visio

Job description

IHI Connectors in Mentor, OH, seeks a Supervisor Set-up Lead (2nd and 3rd shift) to drive set-up time reduction and improve machine up-time. You will oversee safety, quality, and performance of shop personnel and coordinate with maintenance and production teams to meet commitments.

Responsibilities include leading set-ups, supervising machine operators, checking cycle times, training operators, updating setup documentation, and identifying opportunities for process improvements to keep parts