Manufacturing Supervisor-- 2nd Shift

VanTran•Waco, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operation of the various departments within the VanTran Business, such as Welding, Buffing, Core & Coil Assembly, Winding, Lacing, Tanking, Testing, Paint – Primer, Paint – Final, Final Finish. This role involves ensuring departmental processes are accurate, team members are effectively completing tasks, and driving continuous improvement in quality and safety.

Requirements

High School diploma required.
3+ years’ Supervisor or Team Lead equivalent experience required.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Oversee operations of various departments including Welding, Buffing, Core & Coil Assembly, Winding, Lacing, Tanking, Testing, Paint – Primer, Paint – Final, and Final Finish.
Conduct daily safety and 5S walk-throughs of the factory to ensure compliance and cleanliness.
Ensure departmental processes are accurate.
Ensure team members accurately complete Transformer Inspection Reports on time.
Drive continual quality improvement for respective departments.
Drive continuous improvement in regards to 5S for respective departments.
Coordinate job assignments and cross-training between and within departments.
Establish, maintain, and lead 5S Programs for respective departments.
Establish at least two (2) Key Performance Indicators for each department with assistance from the Quality Manager and the President &/or the Manufacturing Manager.
Create and maintain Visual Boards for each department.
Establish, maintain, and lead Continuous Improvement Projects for each department.
Work with Human Resources to establish and maintain monthly training sessions on cross-training, quality, safety, and special projects.
Ensure all Processes & work instructions for respective departments are updated.
Work with Engineering & Quality Manager to solve quality issues.
Follow-up on and close any pending Preventive and Corrective Action requests applicable to respective departments.
Consult with other Manufacturing Supervisors to increase productivity.
Review work orders/tickets for errors.
Verify Quality Control tests throughout respective Departments (TTR, Paint mil thickness, other tests as apply to specific Departments).
Manage time and attendance for the Manufacturing Team.