Drill Press Supervisor

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co.•Independence, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Drill Press Department Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of workers operating industrial machines to ensure optimal productivity, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and ease of operations. This role involves promoting lean principles, coordinating work assignments, scheduling employee hours, and optimizing departmental resources. The supervisor must meet management's goals for quality, efficiency, and delivery, enforce safety regulations, and recommend technological improvements. Additionally, the role requires continuous learning of core processes, proficiency in GMM's ERP system, identifying training needs, conducting employee evaluations, and collaborating with Human Resources on recruitment and hiring.

Requirements

Leadership skills
Computer literate with proficiency in Basic Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point.
Manufacturing knowledge
Knowledge of safety requirements
Work well in a team environment, demonstrate good communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
High school diploma or equivalent
An AA or equivalent in the manufacturing field from two-year college or technical school
A minimum of three to five years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an industry closely related to that of GMM.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Management or related field

Responsibilities

Understand and promote "lean principles" throughout the company.
Work with the team leaders/working supervisors to coordinate dispatch lists and routing of work assignments within the department.
Schedule employee hours in relation to the amount of work in the facility.
Optimize the resources (machines & employees) within his/her department.
Meet the goals set by management on quality, efficiency, and delivery within his/her department.
Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
Recommend technology that will improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product; and will reduce cost.
Confer with other supervisors/managers to coordinate activities of individual departments.
Continually gain knowledge of core processes within the department.
Demonstrate proficiency in GMM's ERP system.
Identify training requirements and coordinate training with Training Coordinator.
Conduct fair, accurate, thorough and on time employee evaluations.
Work with Human Resources on recruitment and hiring initiatives.