TRC - Lead Manufacturing Supervisor

The Resource Center, Inc.; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resource Center, Inc. in Jamestown, NY is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Supervisor to coordinate the activities of other supervisors and ensure continuous workflow per production schedules and customer needs.

You will direct production in the government department, optimize manpower and equipment use, and ensure on-time delivery. Under the direction of the Production Superintendent, you may assist with prototype manufacture, develop jigs/fixtures, and maintain quality with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus six years manufacturing, production or related experience.
• At least one year of supervisory or leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and understand contract/specifications according to ISO 9000.

Responsibilities

• Trains, supervises and monitors production workers during workshop hours, including breaks and meals.
• Handles day-to-day personnel issues: hiring, firing, discipline and movement within pay grades.
• Responsible for production scheduling adherence in a multi-shift, multi-project environment.
• Communicates with case managers about disabled worker progress and production capabilities.
• Participates in regular reviews of disabled production workers.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs for sensitive equipment and suggests upgrades or replacements.
• Works with inventory control to ensure accurate records and conduct physical inventories.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Supervisory experience

ISO 9000 knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree substitution

Tools

ISO Express

EPICOR

UltiPro

Job description

LEAD MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR

RESPONSIBLE TO: Production Superintendent

FUNCTION:

Under the direction of and/or in conjunction with the Production Superintendent, functions as a working lead Manufacturing Supervisor, coordinating the activities of other Manufacturing Supervisors and ensuring continuous workflow of products and materials based on production schedules and customer needs. As a Manufacturing Supervisor, isresponsible for directing the production activities in the government production department, including the efficient use of both manpower and equipment. Responsible for floor layout, the cross-training of personnel, quality and specification adherence, production scheduling, and job set up. Works closely with support programs, quality and maintenance, assuring on time delivery of product. Under the direction of and/or in conjunction with the Product Development and Engineering Manager, assists with prototype manufacture.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The ability to organize time well and manage multiple responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner. Demonstrated ability to coordinate the work of others to ensure that production deadlines are met.Excellent technical knowledge and skill in machinery set up, repair and preventative maintenance. Demonstrated technical skills as they relate to the development of jigs, fixtures and prototypes.Excellent recordkeeping skills as they relate to inventory and production control. Demonstrated willingness and ability to work well with others both within and outside of the department. Ability to work independently with regards to shipping deadlines and production quotas. Working knowledge of contract and product specifications and statistical process control of ISO 9000. Ability to read blueprints. Reliability, flexibility and the ability and willingness to manage multiple ongoing projects over multiple shifts, including a willingness and ability to work non-traditional hours as needed to assigned to meet production deadlines. Ability to supervise a workforce composed of disabled and non-disabled adults. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS LEAD MANUFACTURING TRAINEE:

5 years manufacturing experience with recommendation from management based on TRC/Allied experience.

Note: To move into the Lead Manufacturing Supervisor position you must obtain High School Diploma or GED.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS LEAD MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR:

High School Diploma or GED plus six (6) years manufacturing, production or related experience. A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, is required.Experience in an industrial sewing facility is strongly preferred.

Note: An Associate’s Degree in Business or a technical field may be substituted for two (2) years experience, as cited above.

IDENTIFIED KEY COMPETENCIES:

DUTIES

Performs all duties of Manufacturing Supervisor including but not limited to:

1. Trains, supervises and monitors production workers, including supervision of all activities of assigned workers during workshop hours, including break and meal periods.
2. Handles day-to-day personnel issues that arise with assigned production workers including but not limited to: hiring, firing, discipline, and movement of production workers within pay grades.
3. Responsible for production scheduling adherence in a multiple shift, multiple project environment.
4. Communicates with case managers to report disabled production worker progress and/or problems regarding production capabilities and behaviors.
5. Participates in regular disabled production worker reviews.
6. Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs for sensitive production equipment. May be called upon to troubleshoot in the event of malfunction. Makes recommendations on modification or replacement of production equipment, or recommends acquisition of new equipment.
7. Works with inventory control to assure accurate records and control of all inventory materials. Responsible for physical inventories within department.

1. Under the direction of the Production Superintendent, isresponsible for implementing production planning process to determine staffing, equipment and material needs to meet specific production and shipment commitments. Provides guidance and assistance as needed to ensure that all Manufacturing Supervisors adhere to established production deadlines. Performs data entry of all work performed daily by production workers to ensure proper tracking of manpower hours and wages.
   
2. Under the direction of the Product Development and Engineering Manager and/or Production Maintenance Technician, assists in developing jigs and fixtures by using patterns and drawings. Ensures that jigs and fixtures needed to facilitate production process are contained on production floor and are in proper working order.
3. Under the direction of the Product Development and Engineering Manager, assists in the development of production protypes.
4. Under the direction of the Production Superintendent, serves as liaison between production personnel and Materials Planner and/or Production Planner, ensuring continuous workflow based on receipt of materials, production schedules and customer-established deadlines.
5. Performs all other related duties as needed or assigned.

OTHER DUTIES: Performs all other related duties as needed or assigned.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

Works within required electronic management software systems including ISO Express, EPICOR and UltiPro.

7/2020

Allied

THE RESOURCE CENTER

Grade 11/13, Non-Union

PTO/CAT: 3

CFR: 400

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