Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Heim Bearings, Fairfield, Town of, CT 06824, USA

Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd shift; 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

• Directly supervises the hourly employees, plans and assigns work and schedules hours of work to assure production is completed on a timely basis and meets customer quality requirements.
• Monitors production on a routine basis, determining if any changes in methods or procedures are necessary to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Closely supervises production runs to determine that methods and tooling are accomplishing production and quality objectives are being met. Supervisor will also make sure the correct amount of tooling is always available and adjust kan ban cards as necessary for re-ordering purposes.
• Inspects quality on a spot check basis to assure product conforms to print and quality expectations.
• Ensures correct inspection techniques are being used during the manufacturing process.
• Resolves problems which may arise.
• Closely monitors earned hours, efficiency and overtime.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all employees and encourages teamwork within and outside department.
• Monitors employee attendance and tardiness to minimize absenteeism.
• Trains new hires and those newly assigned to their department in all relevant quality procedures and work instructions.
• Assures work area is kept in an orderly fashion.
• Reports workplace injuries in a timely manner.
• Monitors labor and time reporting via Kronos system.
• Reviews employee requests for vacation and approves or declines.
• Recommends disciplinary action for all employees within direct responsibility and documents employee deficiencies, attendance or performance.
• Assure all employees adhere to safe work practices, wear safety glasses and any other required personal protective equipment.
• Must demonstrate continuous improvement initiative.

Qualifications

Two years of technical schooling or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment or any combination of experience, education, and training which would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required to the satisfaction of the manager.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Manufacturing processes
• Quality requirements
• Understanding of labor and time reporting system
• Able to communicate to all levels of employees to assure understanding of work assignments.
• Leadership skills to effectively manage the workforce

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