Metal Stamping Manufacturing Supervisor

Summary

The Metal Stamping Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for supervising operations to ensure production is operating in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Responsible for productions schedules and posting of daily work assignments based upon production needs and individual strengths. Must be shop floor orientated and provide “hands-on” product/process support for all reports on a daily basis. This individual will be the driver behind product/process safety, quality, delivery and morale.  Accountable for continuous improvement of assigned department as well as training and development of direct reports.

Job Duties

Supervise, plan and coordinate Metals Stamping operations on assigned shift to maintain production schedules, quality and cost standards, and maximize efficiency. 

Ensure quality of work, efficient material and work flow, proper use and are of equipment and machines, and proper application of production methods. 

Organize and assign work to utilize employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite work schedules and obtain efficient work performance. 

Improves productivity throughout the plant through employee training, involvement in and implementation of lean manufacturing practices, and supporting implementation of the Business System goals and objectives

Leads employee training and employee meetings to keep lines of communication open

Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance

Maintain continual focus on reducing scrap to lower production costs as well as reduce possibility of shipping sub-standard product to customers

Ensures that plant maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment through implementation and support of all aspects of 5S

Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules and regulations by coaching employees and/ or initiating disciplinary actions as required

Requirements

Metals stamping background with hands-on experience operating equipment

Supervisor experience in manufacturing environment

Ability to multitask and prioritize work duties

Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques

Knowledge of requirements of TS 16949

Ability to work well under pressure

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates strong leadership, motivation, and supervisory qualities

Ability to manage priorities and demonstrate a high-level reactivity in critical situations

Working Conditions

Physical ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds

Position will require sitting, walking or standing for at least 40 hours per week

Operate stamping equipment along with overhead crane and forklift

Duties may require bending, twisting and climbing ladders as needed

May be exposed to hazards associated with manufacturing

Flexibility to work different shifts as necessary

Overtime as required.

This job description is not all inclusive. The duties, experience, functions, and any other descriptions herein may be changed at any time and other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter these responsibilities when and as necessary.