Tool, Die, and Gauge Making Supervisor jobs in Champaign, IL

Job Description

Job Overview :

JOB TITLE : Die Shop Supervisor

DEPARTMENT : Die Shop

REPORTS TO : Machining Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION : This position manages & schedules the Machine Shop for on time completion of all jobs.

Essential Job Functions :

• Troubleshoot daily production issues, process, and equipment; recommend and implement process / equipment efficiency and quality improvements.
• Schedule all Machine Shop Work : resinks, new dies, holding dies, new and reworked auxiliary equipment, maintenance machining.
• Review, analyze and enforce proper incentive time records.
• Update / Complete current resink list / hours, new die activity / hours, new auxiliary tooling work / hours.
• Maintain current die block / insert inventory, Machine Shop files and Die Shop / Die Storage Machinery.
• Supervise union personnel and Die Shop tractor driver.
• Assist the Purchasing department on the following : new die blocks, parts and service for all machine tools in the die shop / storage area, cutters and other miscellaneous items, all insert material.
• Monitor and report production; serve as a key driver for shift safety improvement.
• Provide direction and leadership to the production crew to accomplish organizational goals.
• Coordinate die changes and address daily production and quality concerns with staff and other production members.
• Communicate job expectations, plan, monitor, and appraise job results.
• Maintains workflow by monitoring all steps of the process, observing control points and monitoring equipment and resources.
• Implement cost reductions, develop reporting procedures and systems; facilitate corrections to malfunctions within the production process control points;

initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within the department.

• Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs and documenting listed items to be addressed.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources;

maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Assist in implementing continuous improvement activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or an applicable level of equivalent experience

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL

Communication, Microsoft Office, CAD / CAM, Manage Union and Non-Union Personnel, Understanding of all manufacturing Process Equipment, Knowledge of Production Planning and Controls for Improvement, Refractory Experience a Plus.

WORK EXPERIENCE

5-10 years related leadership experience in a manufacturing company overseeing a Machine Shop / Die Shop / or Mold Shop.

Computer; Software : MS O365, DAX, CAD / CAM

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Plant floor environment; Sitting for long periods of time while using a computer; Standing for long periods of time.

PHYSICAL / VISUAL ACTIVITIES

Standing, Walking, Talking, Typing, Sitting, Visual Acuity, and Hearing.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance for this role

Requirements

Education Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or an applicable level of equivalent experience KNOWLEDGE / SKILL Communication, Microsoft Office, CAD / CAM, Manage Union and Non-Union Personnel, Understanding of all manufacturing Process Equipment, Knowledge of Production Planning and Controls for Improvement, Refractory Experience a Plus.

WORK EXPERIENCE 5-10 years related leadership experience in a manufacturing company overseeing a Machine Shop / Die Shop / or Mold Shop.

MACHINES / EQUIPMENT / TOOLS / SOFTWARE / USED : Computer; Software : MS O365, DAX, CAD / CAM PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Plant floor environment;

Sitting for long periods of time while using a computer; Standing for long periods of time. PHYSICAL / VISUAL ACTIVITIES Standing, Walking, Talking, Typing, Sitting, Visual Acuity, and Hearing.

Last updated : 2024-05-05