Production Supervisor

Davis-Standard

65d

About The Position

Key Responsibilities Production & Operations Management Execute daily review of jobs, work orders, and routings; ensure labor corrections and job completions are accurate. Coordinate with Scheduling/Planning to ensure correct job flow through the shop. Schedule machining centers and personnel while considering project lead times. Anticipate and resolve resource bottlenecks. Track machining, polishing, fit-up, inspection, plating, assembly, and outside services. Evaluate readiness of parts for plating, finishing, and final assembly. Monitor machine utilization, idle time, downtime, and recurring inefficiencies. Balance labor and machine assignments to maximize productivity. Request overtime as required. Ensure preventative maintenance is conducted. Arrange chip pickup and coordinate deburring and inspection with Parts Coordinator. Provide project status updates and milestone reporting. Quality & Continuous Improvement Supervise inspection of machined parts to ensure quality standards are met. Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout production. Manage reporting of major or recurring quality failures in coordination with QC/QA. Facilitate problem-solving sessions, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions. Execute LDM processes and ensure KPIs and operational metrics are compiled and posted. Support and promote Surpass Operating System objectives. Mentor and train personnel on Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives. Leadership & Workforce Development Enforce safety policies and promote health and safety awareness. Maintain discipline regarding start times, breaks, and shift handovers. Address performance issues in real time and escalate when necessary. Ensure employees are properly oriented, trained, and listed on the training matrix. Develop and maintain standardized training processes and work instructions. Support cross-training initiatives. Recommend staffing requirements. Manage employee uniform vendor. Maintain professional conduct and uphold company ethics and standards. Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate with programming, maintenance, quality, planning, and outside vendors. Work with Programmers to develop part and assembly methods. Obtain vendor quotes for stripping, plating, and new parts. Communicate production priorities and requirements to management. Reporting & Administration Account for daily, weekly, and monthly production hours vs. targets. Develop and implement departmental reporting as required. Identify and escalate production blockers. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Job Requirements Education & Experience Technical degree or equivalent related experience. Minimum eight (8) years of progressive manufacturing experience in a high-precision machining and assembly environment. At least three (3) years in a supervisory role. Demonstrated leadership success in a production environment. Technical Skills Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications. Familiarity with CNC machine operations and programming. Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Epicor). Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and production software. Core Competencies Strong leadership and team-building abilities. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills. Ability to foster a strong safety, quality, and continuous improvement culture. Highly motivated and self-directed.

Requirements

Technical degree or equivalent related experience.
Minimum eight (8) years of progressive manufacturing experience in a high-precision machining and assembly environment.
At least three (3) years in a supervisory role.
Demonstrated leadership success in a production environment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Familiarity with CNC machine operations and programming.
Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Epicor).
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and production software.
Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Ability to foster a strong safety, quality, and continuous improvement culture.
Highly motivated and self-directed.

Responsibilities

Execute daily review of jobs, work orders, and routings; ensure labor corrections and job completions are accurate.
Coordinate with Scheduling/Planning to ensure correct job flow through the shop.
Schedule machining centers and personnel while considering project lead times.
Anticipate and resolve resource bottlenecks.
Track machining, polishing, fit-up, inspection, plating, assembly, and outside services.
Evaluate readiness of parts for plating, finishing, and final assembly.
Monitor machine utilization, idle time, downtime, and recurring inefficiencies.
Balance labor and machine assignments to maximize productivity.
Request overtime as required.
Ensure preventative maintenance is conducted.
Arrange chip pickup and coordinate deburring and inspection with Parts Coordinator.
Provide project status updates and milestone reporting.
Supervise inspection of machined parts to ensure quality standards are met.
Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout production.
Manage reporting of major or recurring quality failures in coordination with QC/QA.
Facilitate problem-solving sessions, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Execute LDM processes and ensure KPIs and operational metrics are compiled and posted.
Support and promote Surpass Operating System objectives.
Mentor and train personnel on Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Enforce safety policies and promote health and safety awareness.
Maintain discipline regarding start times, breaks, and shift handovers.
Address performance issues in real time and escalate when necessary.
Ensure employees are properly oriented, trained, and listed on the training matrix.
Develop and maintain standardized training processes and work instructions.
Support cross-training initiatives.
Recommend staffing requirements.
Manage employee uniform vendor.
Maintain professional conduct and uphold company ethics and standards.
Coordinate with programming, maintenance, quality, planning, and outside vendors.
Work with Programmers to develop part and assembly methods.
Obtain vendor quotes for stripping, plating, and new parts.
Communicate production priorities and requirements to management.
Account for daily, weekly, and monthly production hours vs. targets.
Develop and implement departmental reporting as required.
Identify and escalate production blockers.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.