Programming & Prototyping Supervisor

The Bernard Group • Chanhassen, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Programming & Prototyping Supervisor plans, organizes, and oversees programming and prototyping activities in the Fabrication department. The role ensures goods are produced efficiently, meet deadlines, and uphold quality standards, while contributing to the overall success of production operations. The supervisor identifies resource and staffing needs and oversees programming and prototyping processes, becoming a subject matter expert for training purposes. In partnership with the Production Manager, the position supports progress reviews, staff development, employee engagement, and disciplinary actions as needed.

This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Bernard Group is a 1,000-person visual merchandising company and is 100% employee-owned. The stated annual compensation range is $64,500–$70,000.

Requirements

• At least two years of technical or trade school education, a diploma or certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of plastics and plastics fabrication.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines using analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to respond promptly and thoroughly to internal and external inquiries and needs.
• Professional knowledge, proficiency, and initiative in achieving goals and meeting company standards.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and solve problems and direct resolution of individual and team issues.
• Effective verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills, including active listening and clearly presenting ideas.
• Willingness to acknowledge mistakes; trustworthy, reliable, loyal to customers and team, and easy to work with.
• Enthusiasm for new challenges and adaptability, including willingness to take on different duties as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform work for up to 12 hours; ability to sit and work for extended periods when needed.
• Experience using applicable fabrication equipment, including solvents for bonding, Novus for cleaning, and heat-bending equipment.
• Proficiency in repeated hand motions involving the wrists and hands, including gripping.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, twist, stoop, bend, kneel, and reach above shoulder level as needed.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of related programming-field experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee programming and prototyping activities within the Fabrication department.
• Ensure production is efficient, meets deadlines, and meets quality standards; identify resource needs and arrange appropriate staffing.
• Learn and oversee programming and prototyping processes as a subject matter expert and support training.
• Partner with the Production Manager on progress reviews, staff development, employee engagement, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Motivate, mentor, coach, and train employees to support professional development, engagement, and a safe and inclusive workplace.
• Set performance expectations and provide positive and constructive feedback.
• Communicate internally and externally to align the production schedule with customer needs.
• Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs, and analyze prototypes and quality control results to detect and correct problems.
• Collaborate with machine room and fabrication assembly experts to promote repeatability in production.
• Communicate with the scheduling team as needed to meet deadlines and serve clients.
• Use available technology to advance the organization and develop, monitor, and challenge standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to create manufacturable, production-friendly designs.
• Implement and execute training programs for new hires.
• Participate in performance management with the manager, monitor and review staff performance, and conduct one-on-one training and goal setting.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs.
• Perform duties in other areas of the acrylics shop and complete miscellaneous projects and tasks as requested by management.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Healthcare, dental, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement savings programs, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) with company match.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible work hours.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Safe and clean manufacturing environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed