Operations Supervisor

Weiss-Aug – New Kensington, PA•New Kensington, PA

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation. Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter. Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years. At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Operations Supervisor to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the functionality of the Surface Grinding, Wire EDM, CEDM & Machining departments and its department team members. This role reports directly to the Engineering/Operations Manager.

Requirements

Completion of high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Five years’ working experience in similar work environment.
Blueprint reading, metalworking, drafting classes.
Desire to take classes as needed to gain additional skills needed to succeed in tool and die manufacturing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently.
Ability to use common tools.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Possess strong mathematical skills.
Ability to multitask when required to operate multiple machines when required.
Ability to push a minimum of 100 pounds; ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Standing, walking, bending, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, laying horizontally, and climbing.

Responsibilities

Coordinate a team of department leads in the surface grinding, Wire EDM, CEDM & Machining departments providing guidance, deconfliction, and support to achieve optimal performance across entire business unit.
Assist in planning and organizing the daily activities of all Departments to ensure efficient and effective operations to meet customer requirements and lead times.
Work closely with Production Scheduler/Planner to ensure available resources match planning constraints.
Develop and maintain standard work instructions and ensure adherence to established procedures.
Ensure all processes are conducted in accordance with safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
Collaborate with all departments to improve processes and resolve issues.
Monitor operational metrics, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement action plans to improve performance.
Lead root cause analyses and develop corrective actions to resolve issues in your department.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing principles and tools to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase profitability.
Participate in the development and implementation of new projects.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with team members, internal and external customers, suppliers, and consultants as required.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Assist in approving timesheets bi-weekly, approve PTO requests, and provide annual appraisals for team members.
Work from blueprints, sketches, or computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) files.
Assist internal and external customers as needed with various manufacturing processes.
Inspect work area to ensure that no obvious issues with equipment or safety exists.
Use logic and reasoning to identify strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Perform other work-related duties and tasks as assigned.