Metal Stamping Manufacturing Supervisor

Summary

The Metal Stamping Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for supervising operations to ensure production is operating in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Responsible for productions schedules and posting of daily work assignments based upon production needs and individual strengths. Must be shop floor orientated and provide “hands-on” product/process support for all reports on a daily basis. This individual will be the driver behind product/process safety, quality, delivery and morale.  Accountable for continuous improvement of assigned department as well as training and development of direct reports.

Job Duties

• Supervise, plan and coordinate Metals Stamping operations on assigned shift to maintain production schedules, quality and cost standards, and maximize efficiency. 
• Ensure quality of work, efficient material and work flow, proper use and are of equipment and machines, and proper application of production methods. 
• Organize and assign work to utilize employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite work schedules and obtain efficient work performance. 
• Improves productivity throughout the plant through employee training, involvement in and implementation of lean manufacturing practices, and supporting implementation of the Business System goals and objectives
• Leads employee training and employee meetings to keep lines of communication open
• Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance
• Maintain continual focus on reducing scrap to lower production costs as well as reduce possibility of shipping sub-standard product to customers
• Ensures that plant maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment through implementation and support of all aspects of 5S
• Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules and regulations by coaching employees and/ or initiating disciplinary actions as required

Requirements

• Metals stamping background with hands-on experience operating equipment
• Supervisor experience in manufacturing environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work duties
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge of requirements of TS 16949
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates strong leadership, motivation, and supervisory qualities
• Ability to manage priorities and demonstrate a high-level reactivity in critical situations

Working Conditions

• Physical ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds
• Position will require sitting, walking or standing for at least 40 hours per week
• Operate stamping equipment along with overhead crane and forklift
• Duties may require bending, twisting and climbing ladders as needed
• May be exposed to hazards associated with manufacturing
• Flexibility to work different shifts as necessary

• Overtime as required.

This job description is not all inclusive. The duties, experience, functions, and any other descriptions herein may be changed at any time and other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter these responsibilities when and as necessary.