Shop Supervisor

SUMMARY RESPONSIBILITES

Manages and coordinates the daily work and development of the production staff including assembly, rebuild, inspection and shipping / receiving. Emphasis is placed on the management of lead-times, meeting deadlines for the completion of assembly and testing of machinery, improving capacity and throughput in the department, cost reductions and the quality of manufacture. Ensures company processes are followed and yield the desired results; timely and quality equipment. Assists with product testing for engineering and sales support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following.

· Ability to assess production staff, define appropriate training requirements and conduct annual reviews

· Ability to develop and modify practices and processes to improve effectiveness and efficiencies

· Ability to ensure a consistent manufacturing approach and appropriate techniques

· Ability to research and define root cause of poor quality and rework; minimizing future rework

· Ability to interact with customers, engineering, sales, and service associates to discuss and evaluate machinery setup needs or changes in designs

· Ability to Supervise employees working on multiple projects

-Help them to improve their skills and to work more efficiently

-Encourage and reward their input on suggestions for the department

· Ability to estimate manufacturing and testing time required for and schedule projects to meet:

-Sales department’s needs

-Customer’s needs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job supervises the production staff. Manager is responsible for overall direction, coordination, motivation and periodic evaluations of associates including interviewing, training, planning, assigning, directing, appraising performance, addressing concerns and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform satisfactorily 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

High school degree or equivalent; plus a minimum of eight years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPUTER / PC SKILLS

Associate must possess literacy in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Mail / Exchange. Associate is expected to develop appropriate knowledge of our MRP system as required to perform his/her duties.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, interpret and apply technical data, drawings and reports to the design of packaging equipment and change parts as would be expected within the packaging and design profession. Ability to effectively respond to inquiries from customers, vendors, other associates and members of the packaging, design and business community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply common mathematical concepts required, including concepts such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical operational situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect appropriate data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A professional certification is not required. A valid driver’s license and/or valid passport may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate 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 associate is regularly required to sit, talk, walk, hear, see and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The associate is often required to stand. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Supervising: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person