Senior Supervisor - Production 1st shift

Summary Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating variety of machines to manufacture parts or products by performing the following duties.

Qualifications: Expert knowledge of Grind and SPF processes

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs.

• Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area.

• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.

• Plans flow of materials through department and develops physical layout of machines according to work orders.

• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.

• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.

• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards.

• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.

• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.

• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.

• Maintains time and production records.

• Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.

• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises employees.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Problem Solving - Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Visionary Leadership - Inspires respect and trust; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

• Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

• Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.

• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Manufacturing experience required. Investment Castings experience preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.