The Machine Shop Supervisor position plans and directs all manufacturing duties including the direct supervision of hourly employees. This position is responsible for the safety of their team and quality and efficiencies of the product. The Machine Shop Supervisor plans and assigns work, enforces company policies and procedures, drives continuous improvement, and mentors and develops hourly employees.
Essential Job Functions
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Responsible for coaching, teaching, and supervision of assigned personnel.
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Responsible for effective employee relations. Initiates and is proactive with employee coaching and development. Resolves employee issues through identifying problems and resolutions.
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Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals while adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
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Responsible for the performance management (hiring, development, discipline, termination) of direct reports while collaborating with Human Resources.
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Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships, which includes working with all levels and organizations of the company to maintain and provide status of key projects.
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Manages product staff including monitoring, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and appraising job performance.
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Promote a culture that emphasizes safety for all activities. In the case of a safety incident or injury, perform investigations and execute corrective actions in a timely manner.
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Inform and train hourly employees on required safety topics, processes, and procedures.
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Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
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Complete timekeeping, absenteeism, and attendance related corrective actions in a timely manner.
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Organize, prioritize, plan and establish work schedules, assignments, & production sequences to meet deadlines
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Work closely with project managers, planners and other supervisors to meet their needs
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Quote jobs for outside customers
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Define and drive continuous improvement in area to improve business results and process repeatability.
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Manage and maintain housekeeping and 5S.
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Assist with managing Machine Shop financials including participation in Open Book Management.
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Ensure lessons learned applied to future efforts.
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The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
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Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
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Perform other related duties, as needed and assigned, including backup for other department personnel, to ensure support of the production plan.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)
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Leadership skills to lead, develop, and coach others in a proactive manner.
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Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee selection, development, and training.
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Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
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Experience with technologies and best practices across multiple platforms.
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Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively, prioritize and multitask in a constantly changing environment.
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Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
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Ability to work independently or in a team with demonstration of excellent leadership skills.
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Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
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Ability to analyze difficult situations and react in a timely manner.
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Computer skills using Microsoft Office, ERP systems, JDE, Project Management, CRM systems, and scheduling software.
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Self-starter and goal oriented who will aggressively pursue order management issues for successful resolution in a timely manner.
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Strong interpersonal skills and organization skills with a mechanical aptitude that allows for effective communication of the product to our customers.
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Possess a working knowledge of engineering prints and manufacturing capacity to effectively determine due dates
Education and Experience
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Industrial Technology training preferred
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60 hour Supervision Certificate
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in a machine shop environment (preferably in a leadership role)
We offer quality benefit programs that include:
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Health Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Accident Insurance
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Whole Life Insurance
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Critical Illness Insurance
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401(k)
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Paid Time Off & Holidays
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Flexible Spending Account
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Short Term Disability
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Long Term Disability
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Education Assistance
Working Conditions
Manufacturing shop environment. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.
If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please send an e-mail with your request to cdickerson@muel.com or call 417-575-9474