Production Supervisor - Machining

Latitude Corp.

We are looking for a Production Supervisor - Machining to join our 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED team.

Latitude Corp. offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities in precision metal manufacturing where we make the impossible possible.

We embrace problem solvers, creativity and innovation.

With clean, climate-controlled facilities, we offer comfortable working environments. Our customers span a variety of industries, including US military and defense.

We are proud of the work we do and we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That's why we're committed to providing our team with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor - Machining is directly responsible for overseeing all departmental operations, including CNC programming, to ensure production goals and deadlines are met. This role manages staff performance, including evaluations, wage recommendations, and disciplinary actions, while supervising the scheduling of workstations, workforce, and equipment. The position also handles requisition of supplies and coordinates administrative activities as needed. The Production Supervisor - Machining ensures that parts and products are produced in compliance with the Company's safety, quality, and cost standards, maintaining operational efficiency and excellence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations and direction of personnel in Machining
• Ensure all department employees are adequately trained, work safely and all hazardous conditions are eliminated.
• Create and maintain a staffing schedule with a redundancy plan to ensure deadlines are met even in the event of unplanned absences. Determine manpower requirements needed to meet product throughput requirements.
• Ensure statutory, regulatory and environmental regulations are met.
• Work closely with Value Stream Manager and Quality Manager to ensure quality standards and continuous improvement objectives and requirements are met.
• Work to ensure that the Quality Management System is met and upheld.
• Monitor customer delivery or ship schedules to ensure that due dates are met.
• Manage machining budget.
• Monitor performance metrics and take appropriate action, as needed.
• Help design, improve and implement procedures related to area of responsibility.
• Ensure cross departmental communication is accurate and effective.
• Supervise and monitor employees reporting to you, including performance evaluation, training, work allocation and problem resolution.
• Ensure all applicable operating policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure production departments operate within regulatory and statutory regulations,
• Identify process improvement and submit change requests, as needed.
• Assist with manufacturing process difficulties, i.e. tooling, drawing requirements and interpretations.
• Implement and maintain inventory control systems and procedures; safeguard and oversee the use of department supplies and materials.
• Responsible for accuracy of department inventory quantities.
• Ensure the department maintains a neat and clean work area.
• Determine department tooling requirements and prioritize job sequence to assure the most efficient and effective production process.
• Ensure cross training is adequate to maintain scheduling flexibility and redundancy.
• Assist the Value Stream Manager to ensure that adequate supervision is present in the plant, including weekends and other non-traditional workdays.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Physical- able to lift 40 lbs.
• Working Hours- fulltime (40+ hrs/week) employment

• Personal Traits
  - Excellent communication skills with positive teamwork and safety attitude. Conscientious attention to detail and accuracy while able to multi-task and trouble shoot.

• Display good leadership qualities. Be a role model for the department and set the standard of productivity, safety, and quality for employees of different levels to follow.

• Good organizational skills - you must be able to schedule the plant.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot process failures. Excellent mechanical acumen and problem-solving skills are required.
• Leadership and influence…