Manufacturing - Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Signicast is the industry's leading investment casting manufacturer. Through the hard work and dedication of our employees, we satisfy our customer's needs by safely delivering a quality product on-time, at a competitive price. Working at Signicast means becoming part of a world-class company. With industry-leading Total Rewards package and the potential to grow your career with us. Signicast doesn't just invest in you— we help you invest in a future!

Under the direction of the Manufacturing Manager, the Production Supervisor directs the overall module operations ensuring the achievement of production objectives at the lowest cost consistent with the company quality standards and customer delivery requirements.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded from time to time to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

• Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Works in conjunction with the EHS Manager to establish and maintain all policies and programs to assure a safe working environment. Complies and enforces all safety and health guidelines, quality standard practices/procedures and housekeeping standards while holding employees accountable.
• Day-to-Day management of employees, including managing, interviewing, hiring and off-boarding, supporting, coaching/guiding, performance management of Master Technicians and Manufacturing Technicians. Build an effective team to meet company goals to for production, quality, on-time delivery and increase employee retention.
• Ensure the completion of all required production paperwork, records, documentation, Dayforce records, quality records, etc. Conduct employee probationary 90 days reviews, 8-month performance reviews and proper discipline when necessary. Monitor for accuracy and approve Day Force records of employees' attendance, hours worked and vacation requests.
• Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments to ensure the production of company products at the highest quality at the lowest possible cost, to meet corporate and plant KPI's, and customer specification and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Responsibilities will include knowledge and training of every cell in designated plant and potential support working in the cells. Interpret specifications, drawings, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
• Maintain a supportive and productive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication with internal and external customers, including direct reports, vendors, coworkers and other supervisors. Conduct employee Stay Interviews with new employees and check ins with existing employees on a regular basis.
• Work with plant Manufacturing Manager in meeting or exceeding plant goals and team performance metrics for driving improvement and making well informed decisions for manufacturing activities, resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Ensure the training of new and current employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the company's standards for quality, productivity, safety, and ISO/TS.
• Participate in internal and third-party audits ie: IATF, ISO, IS13485. Also ensure adherence to ISO/TS procedures and requirements, participate in ISO/TS planning sessions.
• Utilization of time management and leadership skills as well as problem solving and decision-making skills
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean and 6 Sigma programs. Ensure the Daily Direction Setting boards are up to date. Be responsible for adhering to the company's goal of supporting and driving positive results through the continuous improvement efforts. Support and work with ongoing Op/Ex projects
• Recommend preventative maintenance procedures and plan the repair of machines and equipment to minimize downtime. Continually evaluate processes and methods, recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment, performance, utilization of people, and quality of product.
• Act as a technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems; analyze and resolve work problems, and assist teammates and direct reports in solving work problems.
• Maintain departmental supplies, tools, equipment, and order as necessary.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
• Conduct employee training on equipment operations or work and safety procedures and assign employee training to new and experienced workers. Up keep and maintain qualification rosters and Employee Training Matrices.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.…