Shop Supervisor

Smiths Group • Santa Fe Springs, CA

127d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, direct, supervise and coordinate hourly personnel in a production, service or maintenance department in accordance with company policy and practices, operating schedules and controls for one or more shifts in more than one area of the plant. Responsible for quality, methods, production schedules and general department administration. Assigns, instructs, directs and assists employees. Monitors use of safety devices and equipment, supervise departmental housekeeping, and maintain a constant alert for hazardous conditions. Participates in, and coordinates company programs having to do with employee communications, training and orientation, wage administration and job evaluation. Interviews applicants, appraises employee performance, and recommends wage adjustments. Collaborates with production control, engineering, and manufacturing engineering to effect production scheduling and inventory, drawings, and process changes. Anticipates production problems and devises and implements procedures to offset loss of man-hours and schedule interruptions. Contacts vendors and suppliers concerning quality of material or services, selection of services and suppliers, and expedite some orders. Investigates accidents and new equipment needs or procedures for possible cost saving improvements. Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports concerning the departments’ efficiency and productivity. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role.
• High School or equivalent required; Associate's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Technical experience required includes machine operation and set-up principles.
• Experience with training and development of production associates.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with metal machining and use of lathes, mills, CNC tooling, and manual machine tools preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to simultaneously manage several objectives and reassign priorities.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise and coordinate hourly personnel in a production, service or maintenance department.
• Responsible for quality, methods, production schedules and general department administration.
• Assign, instruct, direct and assist employees.
• Monitor use of safety devices and equipment.
• Supervise departmental housekeeping and maintain a constant alert for hazardous conditions.
• Participate in and coordinate company programs related to employee communications, training and orientation.
• Interview applicants and appraise employee performance.
• Collaborate with production control, engineering, and manufacturing engineering.
• Anticipate production problems and devise procedures to offset loss of man-hours.
• Contact vendors and suppliers concerning quality of material or services.
• Investigate accidents and new equipment needs.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports concerning department efficiency and productivity.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Employee resource groups (ERGs) for diversity and inclusion.
• Recognition through Smiths Excellence Awards.
• Global celebration of Smiths Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees