Drill Press Supervisor

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co.•Independence, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drill Press Department Supervisor supervises and coordinates workers operating industrial machines, helping the company achieve productivity, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and ease of operations. The role promotes lean principles, coordinates work assignments and employee schedules, optimizes departmental resources, and works toward management’s quality, efficiency, and delivery goals. The supervisor also interprets company policies, enforces safety regulations, recommends production improvements, coordinates with other departments, develops knowledge of departmental processes, uses the company ERP system, arranges training, conducts employee evaluations, and works with Human Resources on recruitment and hiring. The position supervises working supervisors, team leaders, and relevant shop personnel. The work is based in a temperature-controlled office with moderate noise, with time also spent in a manufacturing environment where equipment is operating and others work nearby. Safety glasses or side shields are required. Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, using hands and arms to operate office equipment, and sufficient vision and hearing to understand one-on-one conversations.

Requirements

Leadership skills.
Computer literacy, including proficiency with basic Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Manufacturing knowledge.
Knowledge of safety requirements.
Ability to work well in a team environment, communicate effectively, maintain a positive attitude, and show willingness to learn.
High school diploma or equivalent.
An associate degree or equivalent in a manufacturing field from a two-year college or technical school.
Three to five years of related experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in an industry closely related to GMM is preferred.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including sufficient vision and hearing for one-on-one conversations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in management or a related field.
Manufacturing experience in an industry closely related to GMM.

Responsibilities

Promote lean principles throughout the company.
Coordinate dispatch lists and work routing within the department with team leaders and working supervisors.
Schedule employee hours based on the amount of work in the facility.
Optimize departmental machine and employee resources.
Meet departmental quality, efficiency, and delivery goals set by management.
Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations.
Recommend technology and other improvements to production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and costs.
Coordinate activities with other supervisors and managers.
Continually develop knowledge of departmental core processes.
Demonstrate proficiency in the company’s ERP system.
Identify training needs and coordinate training with the Training Coordinator.
Conduct fair, accurate, thorough, and timely employee evaluations.
Work with Human Resources on recruitment and hiring initiatives.
Supervise working supervisors, team leaders, and respective shop personnel.