2nd Shift Supervisor
Company: HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Job Title: Production Supervisor - Second ShiftDepartment:
OperationsReports To: Operations ManagerEffective Date: October
2024 Job Summary: The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor leads a
multi-department team of CNC Operators and Set-Up Operators, in a
high mix / low volume aerospace component manufacturing
environment. This role is expected to balance expertise in set-up
and operation of CNC machining for precision tolerance components,
along with strong interpersonal skills to motivate the team to work
toward common goals and objectives. Key responsibilities include
managing the day-to-day priorities for multiple departments,
cross-training staff on best practices to meet set-up and
production run-times, optimizing processes through the elimination
of waste, and leading lean continuous improvement initiatives. As a
working supervisor, this role is expected to run production jobs
and provide the necessary supervisory management to a small 2nd
shift team. Essential Job Duties:
- Conduct security, quality and EH&S audits to ensure the
safety of employees on the second shift, and compliance with
company and customer policies.
- Coordinate time-off requests, with attention to skills matrix,
to ensure adequate staffing level across all disciplines of machine
centers to meet production needs.
- Motivate team to meet daily, weekly and monthly goals and
objectives. Identify waste and non-value-added tasks that interfere
with objectives.
- Routinely measure, monitor, and publish the performance of all
individuals on the team. Compare results against department
standards. Complete periodic performance evaluations, and correct
any issues in real time as needed, up to and including,
disciplinary actions if needed.
- Host a daily GEMBA walk and serve as the primary conduit for
all communications between operators and cross functional teams.
Attend production meetings, and quality clinic/MRB meetings as
needed. Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, production and
sales teams to drive open issues to rapid closure.
- Partner with production control to stage daily and weekly
priorities. Ensure jobs are completed on time, and productivity is
sustained. Expedite jobs as necessary.
- Set-up and operate CNC machines according to operation sheet
instructions. Provide technical support for team.
- Maintain ERP data integrity ensuring job punches match traveler
package. Report any discrepancies that could impact job quantity or
delivery.
- Develop and author standard work for the operation of
production equipment. Coach and train teammates in best practices,
enforcing safety, departmental and QMS polices, with the goal of
process improvement, reduction in set up time, faster productivity
rates, and improved quality. Experience & Skills:
- Minimum of 10 years progressive career in the manufacturing of
precision machined components in a regulated industry such as
aerospace or medical. Previous experience in a high mix, low volume
shop with an emphasis on lean manufacturing preferred.
- Working knowledge of ISO/AS quality standards, basic OSHA/EHS
safety regulations, and a commitment to adherence of company
policies.
- Advanced or expert machining skills in 1 or more disciplines.
Swiss lathe, multi-axis turning, turning, milling, or grinding.
Must be able to independently set-up and operate CNC equipment and
provide the necessary training to others on shift.
- Experience leading and managing a small team toward common
goals. An effective communicator that can build rapport with a
diverse team. Previous team lead experience preferred.
- A willingness to take accountability for self and team, driving
and inheriting the collective results of a department or team.
- High degree of urgency to drive operations at full speed. Keen
sense of attention to detail to understand how to work with pace,
not haste, avoiding careless mistakes.
- Strong understanding of operational metrics such as first past
yield, efficiency, WIP aging, on-time-delivery, job cost, scrap
rate, etc.
- Strong computer skills especially related to navigating ERP
systems, job clocking systems, CAD/CAM software, and Microsoft
products such Outlooks, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Previous experience
with EPICOR a plus. Physical Demands: LegendN (Not
applicable)Activity is not applicable to this positionO
(Occasionally)Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time
(0-2.5 hours/day)F (Frequently)Position requires this activity up
to 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hours/day)C (Constantly)Position
requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)
Lift/Carry 10-30lbsFStandFWalkFManually manipulateFSquat or
kneelOBendOReach above shoulderO
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Keywords: HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO, East Hartford , 2nd Shift Supervisor, Hospitality & Tourism , East Hartford, Connecticut
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