Machining Supervisor

Willoughby Industries
Indianapolis, IN

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising production schedules as needed, resolving production problems
  • Ensure all tooling and coolant is ordered as needed
  • Review prints and work with engineering to update as required
  • Report results of process flow for shift production
  • Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process, monitoring personnel and resources, observing control points and equipment, facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process and machinery
  • Revise procedures by analyzing operating practices and implementing changes as required
  • Ensure all machined parts are manufactured to dimensions and tolerances shown on part drawings with appropriate surface finish quality
  • Meet or exceed department productivity goals as set my management
  • Maintain quality by establishing and enforcing a quality program
  • Ensure proper operation of equipment by calling for repairs, maintenance, evaluating new equipment and programming
  • Use information from production performance records to improve production rates through training and coaching of employees
  • Maintain consistent department focus on unattended operation of lathes
  • Educate employees on use of equipment and resources
  • Set expectations for employee’s performance, provide them with tools needed to perform and monitor to ensure compliance
  • Maintain safe and clean work environment
  • Maintain compliance with established policies and procedures by educating and directing employees on the use of equipment and resources
  • Communicate with other employees and departments about work related processes
  • Identify employee issues and work toward solutions with the assistance of HR and management
  • Update information in Global Shop as necessary
  • Perform additional related duties as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

  • Ability to program and design part fixtures as needed
  • Manage processes and process improvements
  • Plan production including prioritizing jobs and manpower to complete jobs on schedule
  • Ability to identify areas of process improvement
  • Ability to communicate job expectations, monitor and appraise results
  • Ability to effectively coach and counsel employees on performance and behavioral issues


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Previous supervisor experience a plus
  • Experience programming Haas lathes and mills
  • Experience with prioritizing workload and staff assignments


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. occasionally
  • Ability to work in non-air conditioned manufacturing environment
  • Constant standing
  • Frequent bending and stooping
  • Clean work environment
  • Exposure to noise, dust, and airborne particles
  • Safety training and other required PPE provided
  • Must submit to pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check