Manufacturing Supervisor

Flex N Gate•Royal Oak, MI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for supervising and overseeing the set-up, test, and adjustments of manufacturing machinery for Steel Stampings Presses. Responsible for productions schedules and posting of daily work assignments based upon production needs and individual strengths. Must be shop floor orientated and provide “hands-on” product/process support for all reports on a daily basis. This individual will be the driver behind product/process safety, quality, delivery and morale. Accountable for continuous improvement of assigned department as well as training and development of direct reports. PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES All work must be performed in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with Company Policy, Local, Provincial and/or Federal rules and regulations and if applicable Collective Agreement. Communicates, trains, guides and coaches’ employees to achieve operational initiatives that optimize team efforts in the manufacturing of high-quality products. Supervise and maintain all Stamping Presses Must have mechanical aptitude Must be capable of obtaining crane certification and operation of overhead crane Must be capable of obtaining lift truck certification and operation of a lift truck Must be capable of loading steel coils up to 40,000 lbs. on to press uncoiler Accurately feed steel to press and align steel with press dies Must be responsible for ensuring an acceptable first and last off production part Evaluates interpersonal skills, provides feedback and recommends as well as methods to improve interpersonal communications. Schedules and assigns personnel to work according to the demand of the manufacturing schedules. Continually assesses the limitations of equipment capacity and material supply to directly adjust personnel for optimization of manufacturing output. Assesses each employee’s abilities and skills to match with capabilities required for each area of the manufacturing floor. Continuously monitors and tracks output, manufacturing processes, labor efficiencies, direct operating expenses and quality indicators for assigned cost centers. Performs other related tasks as assigned. The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.

Requirements

1-3 years’ related work experience
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Labor Laws
Conflict Resolution Management and Time Management
Strong communication, presentation, organizational, problem solving, teamwork interpersonal and leadership skills.
Effective use of technology, instruments, tools and information systems
Ability to seek a team approach
Ability to give guidance and direction to Automated Line Tenders, Automatic Press Operators, and Die Setters as required
Must have experience with Metal Stamping Die Set-up Hi-lo Crane Operation
Ability to set direction, make decisions and oversee the line with little to no direct supervision
Solid computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite
Availability to support/operate on off shifts as required
Ability to deliver business results both independently and through others

Nice To Haves

Must have mechanical aptitude
Must have experience with transfer press, tandem press and automatic press set up and operations strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Supervising and overseeing the set-up, test, and adjustments of manufacturing machinery for Steel Stampings Presses
Responsible for productions schedules and posting of daily work assignments based upon production needs and individual strengths
Provide “hands-on” product/process support for all reports on a daily basis
Driver behind product/process safety, quality, delivery and morale
Accountable for continuous improvement of assigned department as well as training and development of direct reports
Communicates, trains, guides and coaches’ employees to achieve operational initiatives that optimize team efforts in the manufacturing of high-quality products
Supervise and maintain all Stamping Presses
Must be capable of obtaining crane certification and operation of overhead crane
Must be capable of obtaining lift truck certification and operation of a lift truck
Must be capable of loading steel coils up to 40,000 lbs. on to press uncoiler
Accurately feed steel to press and align steel with press dies
Responsible for ensuring an acceptable first and last off production part
Evaluates interpersonal skills, provides feedback and recommends as well as methods to improve interpersonal communications
Schedules and assigns personnel to work according to the demand of the manufacturing schedules
Continually assesses the limitations of equipment capacity and material supply to directly adjust personnel for optimization of manufacturing output
Assesses each employee’s abilities and skills to match with capabilities required for each area of the manufacturing floor
Continuously monitors and tracks output, manufacturing processes, labor efficiencies, direct operating expenses and quality indicators for assigned cost centers
Performs other related tasks as assigned
Responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005