Production Supervisor

JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Provide direction and organization for the team members by coaching and hands-on training to produce parts in accordance with specifications and quality standards, with an emphasis on internal and external customer service and efficient production. 

TEAMWORK

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY

LEAN

NUMBERS FOCUSED

EXCELLENCE

FUN

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:

Essential

• Provide direction for production personnel 
  • Coach and support, providing performance feedback on an ongoing basis
  • Build group commitment to department and company goals and objectives
  • Complete performance evaluations in a timely manner
  • Responsible for hiring and progressive corrective action as needed
  • Assess training needs, providing assistance as needed
• Organize workload according to priority dispatches 
• Direct duties of team members
• Assist job flow
• Ensure quality of work done during shift by checking work in progress
• Set up jobs as needed
• Place metal part in appropriate machine and operate machine according to specifications
• Check parts regularly for accuracy
• Maintain proper documentation on all assignments in coordination with Quality Assurance
• Ensure and record accurate counts
• Maintain efficient production times
• Communicate clearly and effectively with manager, team members and other departments
• Oversee assigned departments, providing direction, motivation and feedback
• Assess shop staffing needs and coordinate with manager
• Communicate and implement all policies and procedures of Future Form Manufacturing
• Willing to work overtime when needed
• Maintain the responsibilities of the ISO 9001 system in accordance with the requirements defined in the Quality Manual, and Procedure Level documentation 
• Participate actively and positively in Lean activities
• Assure shift is properly equipped to perform desired functions

• Keep tooling neat and organized
• Perform daily maintenance
• All other duties as assigned

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

WORKS WITH: Future Form Manufacturing Team Members

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Follow all OSHA safety regulations and those set by Future Form Manufacturing

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Essential

• Minimum three years of experience in a precision sheet metal environment
• One year supervisory or lead experience
• Strong math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; additional skills in algebra, geometry and trigonometry
• Strong ability to read blueprints
• Good flat pattern knowledge
• Strong ability to use precision measuring equipment
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand detailed verbal instructions
• Willingness to work hours needed to complete jobs
• Manual dexterity

• High school graduate plus relevant vocational training (e.g. sheet metal work)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Sit 25%, Stand 30%, Walk 20%, Bend 5%, Squat 1%, Lift 5%, Twist 10%, Climb 2%, Drive 1%, Push/Pull 1%.

Maximum (minutes based upon an 8 hour day): Sit 120, Stand 144, Walk 96, Bend 24, Squat 5, Lift 24, Twist 48, Climb 9, Drive 5, Push/Pull 5.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.  

Must have normal vision (with or without corrective lenses) and hearing (with or without corrective hearing aids).

Working Environment: Shop environment. Moderate noise level. Exposure to dust, heat and cold.

This position will require drug testing per company policy.