Supervisor - Machining 3rd shift

Linacast, Inc.; Pierceton (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Benefits package includes drug, dental

401K Program

Career advancement opportunities

Sustainability counsel

Community outreach and discounts

Job summary

Linamar is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee Die Cast and Machining departments, ensuring high-quality aluminum castings and adherence to procedures. The role includes coordinating shift activities, coaching staff, and meeting production quotas.

You'll lead a team of Die Cast Leads, Die Cast Operators, Furnace Operators, and Machine Team Leads, drive safety and continuous improvement, and maintain accurate production reporting. Bachelor's degree and supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Computer literate to read, write, and reply to e-mail.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and standardized work.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Confident in presenting to groups of customers or employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift production and support group activities to produce high-quality aluminum die castings following established procedures and work instructions.
• Contribute to manufacturing goals in a highly participatory environment and may assume Manufacturing Manager responsibilities as required.
• Supervise production department employees, evaluate performance, and handle disciplinary actions.
• Directly supervise Die Cast and Machining Department employees on assigned shift.
• Perform supervisor duties per company policies and applicable laws.
• Interview, train, plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance and address issues.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly quotas as established by the Manufacturing Manager.
• Provide hands-on direction for production, machining, or support departments to resolve problems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mathematics

Reading & writing

Public speaking

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Description

This position must support the Die Cast Molding/Casting, CNC Machining, and other skilled trained teams’ efforts to keep a continuous flow of high-quality castings through the plant and to the customer by accurately providing and reporting the significant aspects of the visual, dimensional, and process information available. This position must promote a predictive, not reactive, maintenance philosophy by taking a proactive approach to preventative maintenance and quality. Support and promote plant wide safety, housekeeping, and follow established guidelines for visual management. The LINAMAR LMP values of continuous measurable improvement, opportunities for personal growth and development, non-blaming, nonjudgmental behavior, treating others with dignity and respect, empowered people, creative thinking, honest and effective communication, must be applied while performing job responsibilities as well as promote these values among other employees and departments.

Requirements

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• This position oversees shift production and support group activities to produce high-quality aluminum die castings following established procedures and work instructions.


• This position contributes directly to the manufacturing goals in a highly participatory environment and must be able to assume the Manufacturing Manager responsibilities as required.


• Responsible for performance evaluation, disciplinary action, training and supervision of production department employees.


• This position directly supervises employees on assigned shift in the Die Cast and Machining Departments.


• Carries out supervisor responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.


• Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and/or disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.


• Focus on the production of quality castings and the effectiveness of the departments.


• Meeting daily, weekly, and monthly quotas as established by the Manufacturing Manager.


• Providing hands‑on direction and support for production, machining, or support skilled trade departments in the resolution of problems.


• Evaluating department procedures and work instructions, revising/creating if needed; to ensure high efficiency, effectiveness and utilization as well as employee safety.


• Ensure production department employees receive training necessary to perform established and/or new policies, procedures, and work instructions.


• Evaluate performance, encourage production personnel, make recommendations for promotions, training requirements and disciplinary action.


• Schedule shift activities, assign work, and coordinate individual efforts to insure the production and machining of high-quality castings.


• Schedule overtime coverage as required following established guidelines.


• Check rework area daily view containment log for problems and address with appropriate operator.


• Continually monitor the status of each machine and be prepared to inform Manufacturing Manager at any time.


• Ensure each employee reporting to you manages their time effectively to complete repairs, quality checks, etc. efficiently.


• Use daily production and machining reports as a tool to identify and address causes of high scrap and downtime.


• Monitor process compliance and address with appropriate operator when process is not followed.


• Ensure reverb and holding furnaces are cleaned and maintained to the established standards.


• Manage housekeeping by visual management to the established standards in all production areas.


• Meeting budget expectations regarding labor costs, scrap, and waste.


• Ensure accuracy of all production reporting methods.


• This position will be responsible for Die Cast Leads, Die Cast Operators, Furnace Operators, Machine Team Leads, and Machine Operators.


• This position will also indirectly be responsible for Quality Technicians, CNC Machine Technicians, Process Technicians, Toolroom Technicians, and Maintenance Technicians.


• Lead Technicians will be trained for success planning and be encouraged to step in for the supervisor during time of absence.

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from four (4) year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience – preferred


• Two (2) to five (5) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment - preferred

Required Skills & Experience

• Apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.


• Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.


• Computer literate to read, write, and reply to e-mail.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and standardized work.


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.


• Confident in presenting to groups of customers or employees.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation


• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.


• 401K Program


• Opportunities for career advancement.


• Sustainability Counsel


• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.


• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to any member within Linamar will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Members of our Linamar Talent Acquisition Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services.