Assembly Supervisor jobs in Addison, TX

Scope of Position:

Working under the general direction of the Plant Manager, performs a wide variety of duties associated with supervising the Manufacturing Department. Provide information and guidance in manufacturing activities and issues to managers and employees. Serves as a backup to the Plant Manager when absent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for promoting a safe culture and awareness within their area of responsibility.
• Plan the daily operation scheduling of plant production to ensure optimal utilization of plant equipment, personnel, and inventory requirements for the following departments: Piping, Panel Shop, Assembly, Electrical assembly, Testing, Shipping.
• Practice visible leadership on the floor providing technical and administrative oversight of work through observation and floor surveillance.
• Provide strong leadership, training, team building and supervision to all employees at the plant to support the operational function of the business.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of assembly drawings and electrical diagrams.
• Clearly communicate job expectations and performance requirements.
• Ensure all visual performance and scheduling boards are up to date.
• Take an active role in continuous improvement initiatives, including planning and leading such projects.
• Implement 5S tools and methodologies.
• Participate in scheduling and production planning.
• Maintain inventory control of department.
• Work with engineering in making new or in redesigning units.
• Work with purchasing on parts ordering to reduce the stocking levels.
• Being conducive to the needs of other supervisors/leadmen to get units out the door.
• Verify and total all employees’ daily time.
• Track employees’ vacation and bonus days.
• Responsible for reducing indirect labor in the department.
• Maintain accurate files for costing of jobs.
• Support Coil Department in the workflow.
• Involved and supportive of all EHS programs.
• Performs other miscellaneous assignments as directed to support facility.
• Conforms to all Quality and Environmental Management System policies, objectives and obligations.
• Perform any other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• 5 – 10 years of proven supervisory experience in discrete manufacturing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
• In–depth technical knowledge of the manufacturing process.
• Understanding of applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency.