Supervisor, Fabrication HLK

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki, based in Holyoke, MA, seeks a Shift Supervisor to direct and coordinate daily production activities and train staff to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

You will analyze problems, manage attendance records, coordinate production schedules, and liaise with planning, sales, engineering and production teams to optimize labor usage and inventory.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Project Management and ISO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create and monitor daily efficient flow of material through the department.
• Determine and implement continuous improvement plans for the equipment, and overall department.
• Develop and track yearly budget for the department ensure goals are met by reducing cost related to production and MRO supplies.
• Foster working relationships with associated departments i.e. Planning, Sales, Engineering and Production, Business Development.
• Understands, communicates, and follows all company policies, work rules, and Union Contract.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

ISO procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

MRP/ERP

Internet

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to be the "Best Value" supplier in the industry.

Shift Supervisors

Shift Supervisors are responsible for directing, coordinating, training, coaching, and supervising the daily activities of assigned employees that are directly and/or indirectly engaged in the production process of assigned products/departments/processes in manner that ensures that all safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and labor utilization goals are achieved.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description - other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

• Create and monitor daily efficient flow of material through the department by utilization of manpower and equipment in the department.
• Determine and implement continuous improvement plans for the equipment, and overall department.
• Develop and track yearly budget for the department ensure goals are met by reducing cost related to production and MRO supplies.
• Foster working relationships with associated departments i.e. Planning, Sales, Engineering and Production, Business Development.
• Understands, communicates, and follows all company policies, work rules, and Union Contract. Effectively utilizes this knowledge to: analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems; correctly maintain time and attendance records; confers with Group Leader(s) and employees to coordinate activities of individual departments; ensure department inventory is accurate; and make daily decisions on production schedules and personnel related matters that affect the delivery and quality.

It is the expectation of the company that supervisors will accomplish these goals by working to a high ethical standard and consistently comply with all company policies, work rules, Union Contractual agreements, and applicable laws with little to no direct supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Project Management and ISO procedures.
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of business math skills as they apply to production and inventory.
• Ability to understand a wide range of intellectual and practical problems by applying principles of logical or scientific thinking.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Microsoft Office Excel, and Word, Internet Communications, Measurement Systems and Analysis, Print interpretation, MRP/ERP Systems

Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, annual bonus potential, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, education reimbursement, home and auto insurance discounts, and pet insurance.

The estimated salary range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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Salary Description

$85,000 - $90,000 / year