Manufacturing Supervisor - Welding

Pridgeon & Clay Inc • Grand Rapids, MI

10d

About The Position

Pridgeon and Clay is hiring a Manufacturing Supervisor for its welding operation. The role is responsible for monitoring, planning, and implementing production and quality processes, safety objectives, cost savings, waste elimination, and personnel management in accordance with company quality policies. The supervisor oversees daily manufacturing performance, production and quality metrics, workforce planning, problem-solving, safety, continuous improvement, and employee development. The position also requires coordination across shifts and collaboration with Human Resources, co-workers, and management.

Requirements

• Diploma or GED.
• Experience leading teams in an industrial environment.
• Experience with hiring processes, performance appraisals, and disciplinary processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to perform projects with a high degree of detail.
• Self-motivation, dependability, confidentiality, and other strong professional attributes.
• Ability to build effective work relationships.
• Own a set of approved calipers and micrometers.
• Excellent work record, including attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience problem-solving using 8D and 5 Why methods.
• Scheduling and workforce-planning experience, especially managing workforce fluctuations.
• Experience with quality metrics, manufacturing metrics, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production to meet shipping requirements and production rates, communicate with operators, and facilitate productivity improvements.
• Participate in manpower planning and propose solutions for workforce fluctuations.
• Own and communicate manufacturing metrics, including runtime attainment, equipment setup, internal PPM, cost of quality, safety, quality, PPAP timeliness, on-time delivery, premium freight, past-due orders, inventory control, and Kanban attainment.
• Track and control supplies, overtime, scrap, efficiency, and inventory accuracy.
• Manage QRQC and Scrap Market areas and ensure reject or rework parts receive disposition within 24 hours.
• Coordinate daily shift overlap to ensure effective shift transitions and respond to company-phone calls in a timely manner.
• Ensure production documentation, including barcode labels and verification sheets, is completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor production perishables and develop lean replenishment methods.
• Achieve quality goals, including PPAP, COQ, FTQ, error-proofing, PPM, and control-plan adherence.
• Maintain process conformance through weekly line-side and layered audits.
• Develop and implement action plans to achieve metric goals; lead 8D or 5 Why problem-solving teams as required.
• Promote workplace safety by reporting concerns, enforcing PPE requirements, identifying risks, taking appropriate action, and submitting accurate accident reports promptly.
• Drive and participate in company-wide lean initiatives, continuous improvement events, and standardized work activities.
• Schedule, review, and approve team-member schedules daily in the system.
• Encourage and implement team suggestions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Complete and present annual performance appraisals, documenting performance and action plans for employees who are not meeting expectations.
• Use knowledge of employees’ strengths and challenges to support team goals and employee well-being.
• Provide consistent performance feedback and administer disciplinary actions fairly in accordance with the company handbook.
• Work with Human Resources on hiring and termination processes as needed.
• Help develop departmental standards and ensure they are implemented.
• Prepare and return documents and provide co-workers with needed information in a timely manner.
• Improve team communication through stand-up meetings, shift overlap, and production meetings.
• Participate in strategic planning for the area of responsibility.
• Oversee on-the-job training and work with Human Resources to ensure required training and documentation are completed.
• Address employee suggestions through the Employee Suggestion Bright Ideas Program and notify teammates of technical and training opportunities.
• Maintain appropriate attendance and an organized, efficient work area.
• Provide accurate, timely feedback to co-workers and management and communicate effectively to support teamwork.
• Treat co-workers with dignity and respect; follow company policies, procedures, ISO and TS16949 requirements, and safety regulations.
• Represent company values and the company professionally.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical and prescription coverage with employee coverage starting at $5.00 per week.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Safe, team-oriented work environment.
• Positive work/life balance.
• Opportunity for career growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED