Mechanical Assembly Supervisor

CAF Group•Elmira, NY

4d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Mechanical Assembly Supervisor directly supervises employees in the Final Assembly Department and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. The role includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning and assigning work; evaluating performance; recognizing and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems. The supervisor plans, lays out, and installs parts and equipment; oversees crews to ensure work complies with engineering documentation and applicable codes; and develops standard work procedures to improve productivity. The position is responsible for safe work practices, staffing and work schedules across multiple projects, employee training and development, department tools and inventories, and coordination with Team Leaders and management. The supervisor also monitors department performance and staffing against operational needs, quality expectations, customer service, and performance metrics, and develops improvement strategies.

Requirements

Two-year degree or equivalent experience.
Project and/or line management experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Seven to ten years of technical experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Ten years of experience in a supervisory, lead, foreman, or similar position.
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills for day-to-day operations.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Flexibility and willingness to work all shifts.
Must not require immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Understanding oral and written Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Plan, lay out, and install a wide variety of parts and equipment.
Supervise work crews to ensure daily work complies with engineering documentation and applicable codes.
Develop and implement standard work procedures to improve team productivity, and train employees on new methods or procedures.
Maintain a safe work environment, ensure crews follow safe practices and EHS programs, and train employees on changes to safety regulations, policies, codes, and standards.
Schedule, assign, and monitor Mechanical line personnel working on multiple projects.
Identify, recommend, and prioritize tools that can improve department efficiency.
Develop team members’ skills and abilities.
Review and update department training materials and ensure employees complete required training.
Make decisions using relevant knowledge and experience, and recognize when problems should be escalated.
Communicate job expectations, plan and monitor work, appraise results, coach and counsel employees, and apply policies and procedures, including discipline when needed.
Coordinate work schedules and delegate responsibilities to Team Leaders.
Clearly communicate employee responsibilities and expectations, schedule time off, document attendance, and ensure performance objectives for quality and quantity are met.
Support equipment and supply inventories.
Provide motivation, feedback, coaching, guidance, and discipline with management assistance.
Conduct scheduled employee performance reviews with management input and provide management with feedback on employee performance.
Model safe behaviors, follow safety and health procedures, and cooperate with safety leadership in support of Safety Excellence activities.
Work with the manager to review work volumes and staffing levels, monitor departmental performance against key indicators and metrics, and develop and execute improvement strategies.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Report work-related injuries or illnesses on the day they occur and report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Comply with CAF USA safety policies and Job Safety Analysis procedures, wear required PPE, keep the work area clean and orderly, and attend required training before beginning assigned work.
Do not operate CAF USA equipment such as forklifts, cranes, or scissor lifts until certified.