Beam Mill Supervisor

Speedrack Products Group, Ltd.•Quincy, MI

11d•$66,300 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and quality-focused operation of the Beam Mill Department at the Quincy Plant during the assigned shift. Directs department personnel and oversees roll-forming production activities to ensure customer requirements, production schedules, dimensional specifications, and labor objectives are met. Coordinates raw material, tooling, mill setups, changeovers, material flow, and departmental resources to maximize equipment utilization and schedule attainment. Works closely with Production Planning, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Beam Weld, Paint, Shipping, and other manufacturing departments to improve process performance and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years experience in Manufacturing with 5 years in a Supervisory position
Ability to solve practical math problems, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, and dimensional conversions
Fluent in written and oral English and the ability to effectively communicate to others
Organizational skills including knowledge of production schedules, staffing plans and material priorities
The ability to type using a personal computer to complete daily, weekly, and/or monthly reports
General knowledge of Six Sigma concepts, Lean Manufacturing concepts, and ISO or QS 9000
Working knowledge of roll-forming mills, tooling, dies, punches, cutoff systems, coil handling, and related automated equipment
Ability to interpret production schedules, engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, inspection requirements, and work instructions
Experience leading union-represented manufacturing employees
Strong understanding of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), throughput management, changeover reduction, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

Lead and direct daily Beam Mill Department operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives
Review the production schedule, order priorities, staffing, raw material availability, tooling readiness, and equipment condition; sequence work and adjust priorities to meet customer and shipping requirements
Assign and coordinate employees across beam mills, setup and changeover activities, inspection, material handling, packaging, and supporting operations to maintain efficient workflow
Monitor hourly output, schedule attainment, machine utilization, cycle time, labor performance, downtime, scrap, rework, and work-in-process; initiate corrective action when results are off plan
Verify proper setup, changeover, and operation of beam roll-forming mills, dies, rolls, punches, cutoff equipment, straighteners, conveyors, and supporting systems
Ensure formed beam components meet approved drawings and specifications, including profile dimensions, hole and slot patterns, cut length, straightness, camber, twist, surface condition, and material identification
Confirm operators perform required first-piece and in-process inspections, complete production documentation, and promptly identify and contain nonconforming product
Partner with Quality and Engineering to investigate dimensional variation, tooling wear, forming defects, material concerns, and repeat nonconformances; implement and verify corrective actions
Coordinate with Maintenance to prioritize breakdowns, document recurring equipment issues, complete operator care expectations, and support preventive maintenance and equipment reliability
Plan and manage product, tooling, and coil changeovers to minimize lost time, confirm correct material and settings, and return equipment to production safely and efficiently
Ensure proper handling, staging, identification, and inventory control of coils, formed beam sections, tooling, and work-in-process
Lead shift-start and routine floor communication covering safety concerns, production priorities, quality alerts, staffing, material shortages, downtime, and performance expectations
Train, coach, and develop employees on safe work practices, standardized work, mill setup and operation, dimensional inspection, material handling, and problem solving
Maintain cross-training plans and qualified coverage for critical mill positions, setups, inspections, coil handling, and material movement
Ensure compliance with required PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, crane and powered industrial truck practices, coil-handling requirements, pinch-point controls, and all applicable safety and environmental requirements
Investigate safety incidents, near misses, quality events, and production interruptions; identify root causes and ensure assigned corrective actions are completed
Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standardized work, visual management, waste reduction, setup reduction, and continuous improvement activities within the department
Maintain accurate shift documentation, including production quantities, downtime, changeover performance, scrap, staffing, training, quality concerns, and pass-down information for the next shift
Coordinate with Production Planning, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Beam Weld, Paint, Shipping, and other departments to maintain material availability and downstream production flow
Administer company policies, attendance expectations, work rules, and applicable labor agreement provisions consistently and fairly
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe department and ensure good housekeeping practices are sustained throughout the shift
Maintain general housekeeping and orderly work area(s)
Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance at the worksite for the duration of scheduled shifts, including required overtime
Understand and comply with all company policies, procedures, rules and standards
Maintain professional, cooperative, respectful and ethical conduct when interacting with coworkers, customers, vendors and the public
Meet established productivity, quality, accuracy and performance standards while completing assigned work in a timely manner
Effectively and consistently support the company mission, vision and values
Responsible for all other duties, procedures and instructions as required by the job function, or as assigned, to meet organizational needs