Assistant Manager - Inspection

Sumitomo Electric Group•New Berlin, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager for its Inspection Department. This salaried position offers competitive pay based on experience. The ideal candidate will be a leader who can inspire frontline teams, drive accountability and collaboration, and effectively manage, coach, and develop the inspection team through proactive planning, practical implementation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Proven ability to lead both supervisors and hourly teams across multiple shifts.
Hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving settings.
Strong background in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, with the ability to apply concepts.
Able to navigate personalities, drive accountability, and promote open communication.
Supervisory experience, including coaching, directing, and motivating a diverse group of employees.
May require in-depth ability to read, interpret and explain blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders, and specifications.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Advanced ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of personnel and production challenges.
Experience and understanding of 5S and Kaizen activities.
Four years of high school and five years of related experience in a manufacturing environment; or a combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

An associate's or bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a team across first, second, and third shift.
Train, cross-train, coach, and develop the inspection team.
Monitor and improve labor efficiency and reduce overtime.
Maintain accurate training records and update the skills matrix.
Support continuous improvement efforts through lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
Serve as backup for the team leads in the Inspection Department.
Coordinate and plan tasks with the shift supervisor, communicating department goals and objectives.
Resolve employee issues through problem and conflict resolution.
Streamline processes and enhance the Inspection Department's workflow.
Tackle real-time challenges.
Shape department culture, implement Lean/Kaizen, and support long-term strategy.
Engage in continuous improvement.
Perform inspection activities to assess conformance of products to design specifications.
Use precision measuring tools to measure tools and document measurements.
Inspect tools for visual defects.
Consult with engineers and production personnel.
Perform internal process audits and create efficiency changes.
Conduct detailed mechanical/dimensional visual inspections.
Read and interpret engineering drawings.
Communicate with the production team to address issues.
Interpret detailed blueprints, work orders, and engineering specifications.
Ensure the finished product is packaged and loaded correctly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.