Machining Operations Supervisor
About The Position
McGard LLC is seeking a Machining Operations Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day activities of assigned departments and ensure efficient, cost-effective operation of production equipment. The role maintains daily contact with employees and covers production monitoring, employee development, equipment maintenance, departmental scheduling, quality-related corrective actions, budgeting, and coordination with internal teams and vendors. The position is salaried and scheduled for first shift, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The listed annual salary range is $70,000–$110,000, depending on experience. McGard manufactures precision-engineered automotive security products and components and describes itself as a global leader with more than 60 years in the automotive industry.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least five years of relevant experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Excellent understanding of machining techniques.
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Behave and communicate in a way that supports positive working relationships with customers, vendors, coworkers, and supervisors.
- Work collaboratively to meet departmental and company goals and objectives.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise assigned departments and monitor daily production, setups, attendance, and employee performance; recommend raises, training, and disciplinary action and conduct interviews as needed.
- Train lead personnel to work independently on cycle-time reduction, setup-time reduction, tool usage and life, and tool inventory levels and accountability.
- Develop machining principles among employees and recommend training needs to upper management.
- Prepare departmental graphs for weekly review of overall machine utilization.
- Assist the Tooling Engineer with departmental scheduling based on economic lot sizes, part families, and lead times; review tooling, setups, and layouts with lead personnel and develop ways to improve productivity.
- Track orders through the blanking schedule, including secondary blanking operations.
- Ensure proper machine maintenance and monitor for abuse or neglect.
- Research machinery for assigned areas and complete related purchase paperwork; coordinate machine delivery with other departments and communicate status to the Manager.
- Research NCMRs and enact or oversee corrective actions.
- Maintain departmental time and attendance information, employee schedules, vacations, training, and absenteeism records.
- Initiate progressive discipline when necessary, including verbal and written warnings, and notify the Production Manager.
- Review departmental work instructions annually.
- Arrange travel for employees attending external training and seminars.
- Provide cycle-time estimates to Engineering and Management for new projects.
- Review Skid-1 folders to support smooth release to production.
- Assist in preparing the department budget and monitor spending against it.
- Coordinate machine repairs and service with vendors.
- Coordinate maintenance of blanket insert orders for the annual RE quote.
- Maintain a physical presence in assigned areas at various times throughout the day.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 10 company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) with company match.
- Discretionary annual profit sharing.
- Flexible working schedule, including 9-80 schedules and flex time.
- On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
- Supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
