Machining Operations Supervisor

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Orchard Park, NY, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $ Annually

McGard, a leading company in the automotive industry, is seeking a highly talented and motivated Machining Operations Supervisor
to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success.

1 st Shift, 6:30AM – 3:00PM, Monday – Friday

Salaried, $70,000 - $110,000 Annually DOE

• Supervises day-to-day activities and maintains daily contact with employees. Responsible for efficient and cost-effective operation of production equipment in area of responsibility.

• Supervise departments per Organizational Chart. Monitor daily production and setups. Monitor attendance, recommend raises, training, and disciplinary action.
• Conduct interviews as needed.
• Instruct and provide training for Lead people to enable them to be as independent as possible with regards to:
  Cycle Time Reduction, Setup Time Reduction, Tool Usage/Tool Life, Tool Inventory Levels and Accountabilities
• Develop sound machining principles in the people under your area of responsibility and recommend areas in need of training to upper management.
• Develop departmental graphs for weekly review with department personnel on Overall Machine utilization
• Assist Tooling Engineer plan department schedule according to economic lot sizes, part families, and necessary lead times, review tooling, setups, and layouts with lead people and help to develop innovative methods of improving productivity.
• Track orders as they are processed through blanking schedule, including secondary blanking operations.
• Ensure proper maintenance is being performed on the machines and watch for abuse/neglect of any kind.
• Research new machinery for areas of responsibility (to keep on leading edge of technology).
• Complete all associated paperwork for machines/equipment purchases. Coordinate with other departments for machine delivery and communicate status to Manager.
• Research NCMR's, enact or oversee corrective actions for such.
• Upkeep time and attendance system for department, employee schedules, vacations, training and absenteeism.
• When necessary begin the progressive discipline with Verbal written warnings along with notification to Production Manager.
• Management and review of department work instructions on an annual basis.
• Make travel arrangements for employees attending outside training and seminars.
• Provide cycle time estimates to Engineering and Management for new projects.
• Review Skid-1 folders to assure smooth release to production.
• Assist in establishing department budget and monitor department spending according to budget.
• Interact and coordinate machine repairs and service with vendors.
• Coordinate upkeep of blanket insert orders for annual RE quote.
• Have a physical presence in the all areas of responsibility at various times throughout the day.
• This job description in no way states or even implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• High school diploma or GED required, B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience required.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and Supervisors.
• Works as a team player, helping to meet departmental and Company goals and objectives.
• Excellent understanding of machining techniques.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Compre…