Position Summary
Responsible for managing the department, including training and evaluating employees in line with company policies and standards, as well as ensuring efficiency, accuracy and delivery in the department.
Responsibilities
- Directs all functions, related to production in assigned department.
- Maintain Safety/OSHA rate within required targets.
- Promote Cross Training and implement within area of responsibility.
- Ensure that all production paperwork is completed on a timely basis; including, but not limited to production reports and Takt Time sheets.
- Ensure company policies, quality procedures and good manufacturing practices (GMPs) are understood and followed by associates including: HR policies, company goals and objectives, and quality standards.
- Participate in reducing downtime using problem solving techniques including implementing solutions.
- Foster a team environment by clearly defining and communicating to associates their impact on individual and team performance and encouraging employee involvement.
- Build confidence in the associates and provide one-on-one and team coaching.
Skills & Specifications
- Ability to read and understand production drawings, good knowledge of measuring tools and product tolerances
- Strong organizational skills, including planning, scheduling, prioritizing and record-keeping
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment
- Communicates effectively with shop employees
Education & Qualifications
- High School Graduate, Associates Degree preferred
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus
- Minimum 5 years experience in Metal Forming industry and at least 3 years in shop supervision
- Strong technical background must include knowledge of sheet metal fabricating processes and equipment, including punch presses, press brakes, tooling, etc.
- Good knowledge of various metals (CRS, HRS, Stainless, Aluminum)
- Working knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques, such as Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement
- Ability to inspect and approve work orders for conformance to specifications and blueprints and adjust accordingly to correct errors
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Cicero, IL 60804: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person