Machining Supervisor A/L - WesternScott Fetzer

• Responsible for operations in both primary & secondary machining, chemical processing for cleaning and plating production components and material handling.
• Possess a working knowledge of machine set-ups, machining, chemical processing for cleaning and plating, material handling, quality programs, safety programs and managing resources.
• Understands production planning concepts.
• Capable of driving positive change in all aspects of departments’ operations by using continuous improvement tools and methodologies, teamwork and shop floor metrics, to include quality, cost, delivery, safety and housekeeping.
• Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Plans, assigns, and directs work, appraises performance, rewards and disciplines employees, addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Utilizes all available resources to meet delivery dates and quality standards.
• Oversees, manages, and schedules personnel and activities of respective areas of responsibility.
• Implements and monitors productivity improvements such as cycle time improvements and cost cutting measures.
• Ensures all safety procedures and rules are followed and all safety issues are resolved.
• Works extra hours as required in completing tasks and meeting requirements and delivery dates.
• Initiates and follows through on action items to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of products.
• Coordinates manpower requirements to meet changing conditions.
• Oversees the proper procedures of shop orders, in-house inspections, operator inspections, nonconformance issues, and disposition of material and scrap are followed.
• Verifies that all methods of operation and ISO procedures are updated, followed and effective training programs are maintained and documented.
• Demonstrates strong leadership by leading by example.
• Ensures that preventative maintenance is performed and documented according to released methods 100% of the time.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Recruits, trains, and coaches employees

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

Skills/Ability to:

• Effectively communicate with machinists, as well as plant management.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Measure and gage parts using industry standard tools such as micrometers, plug and thread gages, etc.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Take machining operation to world class level.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
• Ability to perform basic math skills in all units of measure.
• Ability to compute percentages and interpret graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to generate production related reports.
• Intermediate skills of Microsoft Excel, Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of ADP is a big plus.