Production Supervisor (Second Shift)

Latitude Corp.

We are looking for a Production Supervisor 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Directly responsible for all departmental operations, including CNC programming. This position has responsibility for meeting production deadlines. This position is responsible for performance evaluations; wage increase recommendations and appropriate disciplinary actions. Responsible for overseeing the management of equipment, scheduling of workstations and workers, requisition of supplies and coordination administrative activities as required. Produce parts and products in accordance with the established safety, quality, and cost standards of the Company. 

• 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 - full-time (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 organization skills - 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 – able to motivate a team.
• Teambuilding and collaboration
• Able to program CNC Machining equipment.
• Ability to read, understand and explain schematics, blueprints and/or technical manuals.
• Possess basic math skills including ability to read and use tape measure, caliper and micrometer to the fraction and decimal.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experienced in the use of Word, Excel and ERP (EPICOR preferred).
• Safety and Quality minded.
• Knowledge of ISO9000; AS9100, preferred.

Education and Experience

Eight (8) years of diverse Machining experience in a metal manufacturing environment and 5 years of leadership experience. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or comparable discipline, preferred.

Why Should You Choose Latitude Corp?

• We are a rapidly growing employee-owned manufacturing company
• Growth Opportunities
• Training Available
• Weekly Pay
• Clean and Climate Controlled Work Environment
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
• Work on products that support the US Military and National Defense
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K Plan with 4% Company Match

Latitude Corp is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and its supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm.