Material Prepping Supervisor

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for maintenance of employee headcount, supervision of crew, audit checks, and workflow management.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the production crew, including operators, kitters, and material handlers
• Train, coach, mentor new employees
• Help develop shop layouts to maximize efficiencies of entire plant
• Responsible for the on-time of product to the plant ensuring the other departments have what they need, when they need it. Products include parts coming off CNC Lasers, Brakes and Saws
• Develop and maintain procedures to ensure flow of work and information through each area in a timely manner with a focus on meeting customer delivery requirements
• Assign work, prioritize work, work with cross shift staff
• Ensure all maintenance is performed and documented as per OEM specification
• Identify and support opportunities to eliminate waste and lead initiatives to improve plant efficiency and quality
• Other duties as assigned.

• Work with Quality Assurance to develop and maintain product quality processes, ensure staff is following QA processes, which will result in a quality product delivered to customer with a low early defect measurement.
• Review standard times and credit hours generated for all assembled/bundled parts, ensure credit hours meet or exceed budgeted hours.

• Create a positive environment in the plant where people want to perform
• Work with operations and shop management to establish areas and needs for continuous improvement
• Assist the Operations and Shop Managers in creating and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensure that al BOM's and drawing changes are communicated to the proper departments responsible
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and order throughout department

• QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

  • 5+ years working in the Steel Manufacturing business
  • Lean manufacturing training and experience
  • Prior Supervisor experience
  • Sound leadership, and team-building skills
  • An understanding of work flow and constraints theories
  • High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
  • Work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
  • Highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of industrial equipment and experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Must be able to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions
  • Has knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment under this classification

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