Forging Supervisor

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products•Bowling Green, KY

21d

About The Position

Supervises and coordinates the activities of the forging department in setting up and operation of forging machines in the production of aluminum forging components; develop and implement quality systems (QS9000 and IATF16949), trains employees by explaining and demonstrating work methods and techniques in accordance with quality systems; maintains production schedule within specific cost and quality standards.

Requirements

Supervisory and organizational skills; computer and mechanical skills; knowledge of forging process and properties of non-ferrous metals.
Exposed to temperature extremes.
Enforces company policies.
Responsible for Kaizen and 5S.
High school diploma required.
7-10 years supervisory experience in manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in a leadership field preferred.

Responsibilities

Requires constant physical activity throughout shift (except breaks and lunch) such as standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying forging products weighing up to 50 pounds.
Develops and implements quality systems (QS9000 and IATF16949) and audits.
Review’s production schedules to ascertain product data, such as types, quantities, and specifications of products in order to plan forging department operations and meets with manager and shift leader to explain details of jobs prior to assigning out to produce.
Develops and implements new product launches in accordance with quality systems standards.
Plans forging production operation, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge of production process and methods, and manpower requirements.
Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of product is in conformance to specifications.
Review’s production and operation reports and resolves operational and maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays.
Inspects equipment to insure specific operational performance and confers with personnel to establish production, quality control standards, and continuous process improvement.
Trains workers by explaining product specifications and by demonstrating work methods and techniques.
Monitor’s training and evaluates skill levels and development of operators.
Inspects finished product for conformance to specifications.
Supervises all forging department employees and initiates personnel action such as safety training, promotions, performance reports, transfers, discharges, disciplinary measures, and resolves workers grievances.
Maintains attendance, points, PTO requests, and time punches daily.
Proactively works to improve retention with assigned personnel by engagement and recognition.
Requires the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
Performs other duties as required.
Observes OSHA, EPA and company rules and regulations concerning personal safety.