Role: Die Shop Supervisor

Location: Champaign, IL – On site

Skills: MS O365, DAX, CAD, CAM, CNC Machining, Machine Shop/Die Shop/ or Mold Shop

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position manages & schedules the Machine Shop for on time completion of all jobs.

Essential Job Functions:

· Troubleshoot daily production issues, process, and equipment; recommend and implement process/equipment efficiency and quality improvements.

· Schedule all Machine Shop Work: resinks, new dies, holding dies, new and reworked auxiliary equipment, maintenance machining.

· Review, analyse and enforce proper incentive time records.

· Update/Complete current resink list/hours, new die activity/hours, new auxiliary tooling work/hours.

· Maintain current die block/insert inventory, Machine Shop files and Die Shop/Die Storage Machinery.

· Supervise union personnel and Die Shop tractor driver.

· Assist the Purchasing department on the following: new die blocks, parts and service for all machine tools in the die shop/storage area, cutters and other miscellaneous items, all insert material.

· Monitor and report production; serve as a key driver for shift safety improvement.

· Provide direction and leadership to the production crew to accomplish organizational goals.

· Coordinate die changes and address daily production and quality concerns with staff and other production members.

· Communicate job expectations, plan, monitor, and appraise job results.

· Maintains workflow by monitoring all steps of the process, observing control points and monitoring equipment and resources.

· Implement cost reductions, develop reporting procedures and systems; facilitate corrections to malfunctions within the production process control points; initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within the department.

· Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs and documenting listed items to be addressed.

· Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.

· Assist in implementing continuous improvement activities.

· All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

· Bachelor’s Degree in related field or an applicable level of equivalent experience.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL

· Communication, Microsoft Office, CAD/CAM, Manage Union and Non-Union Personnel, Understanding of all manufacturing Process Equipment, Knowledge of Production Planning and Controls for Improvement, Refractory Experience a Plus.

WORK EXPERIENCE

· 5-10 years related leadership experience in a manufacturing company overseeing a Machine Shop/Die Shop/ or Mold Shop.

MACHINES/EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/ SOFTWARE/USED:

· Computer; Software: MS O365, DAX, CAD/CAM.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Plant floor environment; Sitting for long periods of time while using a computer; Standing for long periods of time.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL ACTIVITIES

· Standing, Walking, Talking, Typing, Sitting, Visual Acuity, and Hearing.

MUST HAVE:

· Bachelor’s Degree in related field or an applicable level of equivalent experience.

· 5-10 years related leadership experience in a manufacturing company overseeing a Machine Shop/Die Shop/ or Mold Shop.

· Experience in using MS O365, DAX, CAD/CAM.

NICE TO HAVE

Knowledge of Production Planning and Controls for Improvement, Refractory Experience a Plus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Plant floor environment; Sitting for long periods of time while using a computer; Standing for long periods of time.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL ACTIVITIES

Standing, Walking, Talking, Typing, Sitting, Visual Acuity, and Hearing.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $91,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• What's your visa status and current location?

Experience:

• Machine Shop/Die Shop/ or Mold Shop: 5 years (Required)
• MS O365, DAX, CAD/CAM: 2 years (Required)
• Production Planning and Controls for Improvement, Refractory: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Champaign, IL 61820 (Required)

Work Location: In person