Supervisor and Set-up Lead

IHI Connectors; Reynolds (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IHI Connectors in Reynolds, OH, is seeking a Supervisor Set-up Lead to guide 2nd and 3rd shift activities in the machine shop. You will drive setup times, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with operators to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has proven machining experience, strong communication skills, and a track record in supervising diverse teams. This role requires hands-on leadership, problem solving, and adherence to policies and procedures.

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

Supervision experience

Organization

Planning

Communication

Documentation

Cross-functional

Machining experience

Computer skills

AutoCAD/Inventor

SQL

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Visio

Typing 40 wpm

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SQL

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Visio

Job description

Job description

We are in need of 1 - 2nd and 1- 3rd shift Supervisor Set-up Lead.

Number 1 priority: Set-up time reduction and machine up-time are the main priorities of this role.

Job 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.

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.