Machine Shop Supervisor - Night Shift

Royal Switchgear Manufacturing•Bessemer, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Switchgear is a fast-growing company in the utility and energy sector, contributing to clean and renewable energy solutions. The company fosters a transparent and family-like culture, valuing its team members through a supportive onboarding process, a monthly performance-based incentive program, an annual Employee Engagement Survey, Service Awards, and competitive benefits. They promote a drama-free environment and offer flexible work opportunities for skill development. The Machine Shop Supervisor is responsible for planning and coordinating daily machine shop operations, translating production schedules into manufacturing plans. This role involves managing capacity, collaborating with various departments, and driving results in a dynamic setting. The position primarily involves working on the shop floor, with occasional after-hours support.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
3-5 years of machine shop leadership experience, managing and developing people.
Significant hands-on experience operating within an ERP system utilizing a work order process.
Valid Alabama Driver License with satisfactory driving record.
History of working within a matrix type of organization.
Experience completing employee performance evaluations.
Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
High energy personality with a hands-on, lead-by-example leadership style.
Computer skills including Microsoft office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
Thorough understanding of inventory processes and system transactions.
Thorough understanding of inventory policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain clear and accurate records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
General manual dexterity to operate computer, equipment, tools, controls, or other objects; reach with hands or arms.
Mental acuity for attention to accuracy and detail.
Normal visual range with or without correction.
Normal audio range with or without correction.
Availability to work regular shifts including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as assigned, and be subject to call back, on call, and/or emergency shifts.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor level college degree in business related subject area preferred.

Responsibilities

Learning the processes and products and becoming a "student of the business".
Providing support and coordination for cycle counting WIP and overall annual physical inventory.
Coordinating with the Machine Shop Manager to execute a daily production plan for each month.
Verifying material availability for production orders either directly or with the warehouse team.
Ensuring adequate hourly manpower is available to support production requirements.
Supervising hourly machine shop operators.
Driving consistent improvement of employee productivity via leadership and direct supervision.
Providing daily feedback on actual production performance versus schedule to all machine shop employees.
Continually monitoring and reporting daily status of production orders on the shop floor.
Leading or directly performing accurate and timely internal job order processing on the ERP system.
Utilizing analysis skills to determine root causes of quality issues and implement actions to resolve them.
Providing and following Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Procedures.
Following ISO type process instructions and procedures.
Actively enforcing company safety policies and procedures.
Initiating Corrective Action plans and documentation when required.
Providing subject matter expertise for software implementations and upgrades.
Ensuring the highest level of process compliance and accuracy are maintained for all activities.
Maintaining clear and accurate records.