Supervisor - Machining 3rd shift

Linacast•Pierceton, IN

About The Position

The Supervisor oversees shift production and support group activities in the Die Cast and Machining Departments to produce high-quality aluminum die castings according to established procedures and work instructions. The role supports a continuous flow of castings by accurately providing and reporting visual, dimensional, and process information. It promotes proactive preventive maintenance and quality practices, plant-wide safety, housekeeping, and established visual-management standards. The supervisor contributes directly to manufacturing goals and must be able to assume Manufacturing Manager responsibilities when required. The position directly supervises employees on the assigned shift and is responsible for performance evaluations, training, work assignment, direction, discipline, complaints, and problem resolution. It provides hands-on support to production, machining, and skilled-trade teams; coordinates shift activities; monitors equipment and process compliance; and uses production reports to address scrap, downtime, labor costs, and waste. The supervisor is responsible for Die Cast Leads, Die Cast Operators, Furnace Operators, Machine Team Leads, and Machine Operators, and indirectly oversees Quality Technicians, CNC Machine Technicians, Process Technicians, Toolroom Technicians, and Maintenance Technicians. The role applies and promotes Linamar LMP values, including continuous measurable improvement, personal growth, respectful and nonjudgmental behavior, empowerment, creative thinking, and honest, effective communication.

Requirements

Two to five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions using common-sense reasoning.
Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
Computer literacy sufficient to read, write, and reply to email.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and standardized work.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Confidence presenting to groups of customers or employees.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two to five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee shift production and support group activities to produce high-quality aluminum die castings in accordance with procedures and work instructions.
Support continuous flow of castings by accurately providing and reporting visual, dimensional, and process information.
Promote proactive preventive maintenance and quality practices, plant-wide safety, housekeeping, and visual-management standards.
Assume Manufacturing Manager responsibilities as required.
Interview, train, supervise, evaluate, and direct production employees; plan and assign work; address complaints; and administer rewards or discipline in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Focus on casting quality and departmental effectiveness, and meet daily, weekly, and monthly quotas established by the Manufacturing Manager.
Provide hands-on direction and support to production, machining, and skilled-trade departments to resolve problems.
Evaluate department procedures and work instructions and revise or create them as needed to improve efficiency, effectiveness, utilization, and employee safety.
Ensure employees receive training needed to perform established or new policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Encourage production personnel and make recommendations regarding promotions, training, and disciplinary action.
Schedule shift activities, assign work, and coordinate individual efforts to produce and machine high-quality castings.
Schedule overtime coverage as required under established guidelines.
Review the rework area and containment log daily and address problems with the appropriate operator.
Monitor machine status and be prepared to inform the Manufacturing Manager at any time.
Ensure employees manage their time effectively when completing repairs, quality checks, and other work.
Use daily production and machining reports to identify and address causes of high scrap and downtime.
Monitor process compliance and address failures to follow process with the appropriate operator.
Ensure reverberatory and holding furnaces are cleaned and maintained to established standards.
Manage housekeeping through visual management in all production areas.
Meet budget expectations for labor costs, scrap, and waste.
Ensure production reporting methods are accurate.
Oversee Die Cast Leads, Die Cast Operators, Furnace Operators, Machine Team Leads, and Machine Operators, and indirectly oversee Quality Technicians, CNC Machine Technicians, Process Technicians, Toolroom Technicians, and Maintenance Technicians.
Encourage Lead Technicians to prepare for succession and step in for the supervisor during absences.
Apply and promote Linamar LMP values while performing job responsibilities and working with other employees and departments.