Fabrication Supervisor

Latitude Corp.
Description

We are looking for a Production Supervisor 1 to join our 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED team.

First Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Latitude Corp. offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities in precision metal manufacturing where we make the impossible possible. We embrace problem solvers, creativity and innovation. With clean, climate-controlled facilities, we offer comfortable working environments. Our customers span a variety of industries, including US military and defense. We are proud of the work we do and we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That’s why we’re committed to providing our team with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Why Should You Choose Latitude Corp?

• We are a rapidly growing employee-owned manufacturing company
• Growth Opportunities
• Training Available
• Weekly Pay
• Clean and Climate Controlled Work Environment
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
• Work on products that support the US Military and National Defense
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K Plan with 4% Company Match

Minimum Job Requirements 

• Physical- Proficient in using a PC keyboard
• Working Hours- Fulltime employment (45 hours/week)
• Personal Traits- Good communication abilities and ability to work well with supervisors and employees. Ability to multi-task with conscientious attention to detail and accuracy.
• Display good leadership qualities. Be a role model for the department and set the standard of productivity, safety, and quality for employees of different levels to follow.

Job Duties and Responsibilities 

This position has responsibility for meeting production deadlines. This position has the authority to place purchase requisitions as needed for the day-to-day operation of the plant. This position will assist the Plant Manager with performance evaluations, wage increase recommendations and appropriate disciplinary actions. Oversees the management of equipment, scheduling of workstations and workers, requisition of supplies and coordination administrative activities as required. Produce parts and products in accordance with the established safety, quality, and cost standards of the Company.  Authority to drive company forklifts if trained.

• Ensure all department employees work safely and all hazardous conditions are eliminated.
• Ensure statutory, regulatory and environmental regulations are met.
• Work closely with Plant Manager and Quality Manager to make sure quality standards and continuous improvement objectives and requirements are met.
• Work to ensure that the Quality Management System is met and upheld in all assigned departments.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations in the department.
• Follow work schedules by department from the Master Production Schedules to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Make suggestions to the Plant Manager as to manpower requirements to maximize throughput of product, while at the same time keeping production costs to a minimum.
• Help design and implement procedures related to areas of responsibility as applicable.
• Ensure cross departmental communication is accurate and effective.
• Supervise and monitor employees reporting to you, including performance evaluation, training, work allocation and problem resolution.
• Ensure all applicable operating policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Oversee the functioning and maintenance of all fabrication shop equipment and facilities.
• Determine fabrication shop tooling requirements and priority sequence to assume the most efficient and effective production process.
• Ensure production departments operate within regulatory and statutory regulations,
• Write-up work procedures and train as required.
• Monitor available time for production.
• Assist with manufacturing process difficulties, i.e. tooling, drawing requirements and interpretations.
• Implement and maintain inventory control systems and procedures; safeguard and oversee the use of department supplies and materials.
• Responsible for accuracy of department inventory quantities at the end of each month.
• Ensure the department maintains a neat and clean work area.
• Ensure output meets required deadlines while executing the above.
• Determine department tooling requirements and prioritize job sequence to assure the most efficient and effective production process.
• Ensure cross training is adequate to maintain scheduling flexibility and redundancy. 
• Assist the Plant Manager to ensure that adequate supervision is present in the plant, including weekends and other non-traditional workdays.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to program/operate CNC Fabrication equipment, punch, form, pem and inspect product.
• Good organization skills, must be able to schedule the plant.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot process failures. Excellent mechanical acumen and problem-solving skills are required.
• Friendly demeanor, experience with working with customers.
• Experienced in the use of Word, Excel and ERP type production, costing, inventory control, and purchasing system.
• Strong supervisory skills and the ability to motivate and work well with others.
• Understanding of environmental and OSHA requirements.
• Experience with an MRP system and ISO.

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or comparable discipline or Metal fabrication shop experience of 5 years. 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Latitude Corp is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and its supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm.