Supervisor, Grinding

Summary

Coordinates the activities of the Grinding Department personnel to ensure that daily production is processed in the most safely and efficient manner according to customer specifications; enforces company policies and procedures.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  This is not intended as a comprehensive list, rather, it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific tasks.

• Executes daily productions plans through coordination with other lead personnel and production employees.
• Observes machines and equipment and takes action to correct malfunction as necessary.
• Provides clear verbal and written direction to subordinate employees related to safety, quality and production. 
• Ensures that each operation under his /her supervision performs according to plan.
• Examines materials and products at various stages of production to evaluate conformance to specifications.
• Executes production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Executes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules as necessary.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product as part of continuous improvement.
• Ensures that daily production targets are met during his/her shift and assists other shifts met their daily goals.
• Approve employees timecards and monitors overtime assignments to ensure it complies with policies and legal requirements.
• Maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment.
• Conducts and ensures that standard operating procedure training is conducted daily, weekly or monthly as required.
• Conducts regular operational audits to ensure that safety, quality, production and housekeeping practices are followed according to plan.
• Writes daily production, quality and safety reports as necessary.
• Performs injury investigations and injury prevention improvements.
• Participates in teams and committees as necessary.
• Prepares requisitions and orders supplies and materials as necessary.

Directly supervises employees in the Grinding Department. 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.

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.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) from an accredited institution. Bachelor’s degree preferred

Minimum 3 years related experience and/or training

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Proficient in MRP systems.

Knowledge of E-time Payroll systems