Assembly Supervisor

Broadwind Energy, Inc.•Cicero, IL

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Brad Foote Gear Works is looking for an Assembly Supervisor to join our team in Cicero, IL. This position is responsible for overseeing the assembly operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency of our gearbox components Key duties include maintaining a safe work environment, meeting production and shipping targets, verifying product quality, coordinating with plant management and shipping, managing material flow, and supporting global sales efforts. The role also involves accurate documentation and compliance with company standards.

Requirements

BS in Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering OR High school Diploma or GED equivalent with 10 or more years of machining and/or assembly supervisor experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP system
Able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines in an efficient manner in a fast-paced environment
Lead the gearbox teardown and assembly operations concurrently
Act as a liaison with engineering to ensure effective use of the ECN/ECR process
Ability to read and interpret blueprints including gear geometry
Work closely with procurement, scheduling and production to meet customer demand
Advise the plant manager on status of enclosed drive items
Excellent verbal and written and follow-up communication skills

Responsibilities

Provide a safe working environment through enforcing appropriate housekeeping and PPE compliance
Ensure monthly production and shipment goals are met
Ensure all assembly products meet quality specifications
Ensure all operations are completed and signed off by all direct reports prior to shipment
Confer with plant manager and scheduler on scheduling of orders
Ensure all parts are identified with job and shop order numbers
Confirm ship to dates with shipping manager on orders ready to ship
Provide support to global salesmen to help close open orders
Ensure proper flow of materials through plant
Perform accurate material requisitions and fabrication forms
Perform accurate material transactions in ERP system
Work with other departments and customers on projects from inception through completion to ensure all projects meet customer satisfaction for scope, schedule and budget
Strengthen company-wide knowledge of products by providing ongoing positive communication and advanced knowledge base
Must be a self-starter and can work with limited supervision within a team environment as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities
Must be able to communicate with all areas and levels of the company and interface with project teams
Ensure that proper intellectual property protection is in place including filing patents when applicable
Determine specification of purchase parts or material
Check manufacturing bills of material for completeness and accuracy
Ensure that all parts are processed in the most cost-effective manner that meets or exceeds contract specifications
Troubleshoot problems with production management, take corrective action and devise new approaches to problems encountered
Recognize and implement continuous improvements to manufacturing practices and techniques
Provide accurate availability/lead time information based on current backlog
Organized, professional self-starter and team player
All other duties as assigned