Job Description

• Supports all aspects of plant production within scope of work, attending meetings as invited and required
• Leads in an effective and productive way; builds morale; promotes safety- assists in safety training of team members
• Writes and follows Standard Work Instructions
• Assigns and evaluates all team member work duties
• Responds to all plant issues from production including business unit leaders, maintenance personnel and machine operators
• Mentors, coaches, and trains as needed
• Leads and responds to any team member emergency, including, but not limited to, tool set up, tool delivery, breakdown of tooling and interaction with department business unit leaders
• Evaluates and improves processes by examining daily processes and duties, reporting suggestions to program manager, and assisting in implementing changes.
• Assists management in continuous improvement initiatives
• Obtains quotes from tooling shops for blueprint tooling and determines which quote will satisfy customer’s needs
• Research requests for MRO supplies including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, power transmission, fluid control and tooling components
• Sets up items in the ERP system and generates and provides quotes to requestor and appropriate manager for approval. Once approval is received generates and issues a purchase order to the supplier
• Manages inventory and ERP systems

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing plant or contract service industry
• Previous experience using a purchasing ERP system
• Knowledge of maintenance, tooling and machining principles and components

Preferred Qualifications:

• Blueprint reading skills
• Bachelor’s degree in management or related field
• One or more years of technical experience in manufacturing
• Five or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing plant or contract service industry