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Job Description: Welding Supervisor
Essential Functions of the Position
Use of appropriate PPE at all times and encourage everyone to do so.
Comply with all safety regulations.
"Report unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
Follow up on reported unsafe conditions until they are resolved. Escalate when needed."
Discuss safety issues and recommendations with team members
Create the schedules for the TL and Techs. (Quality/Welding)
Support the Weld Engineers/Quality Engineers when they need it.
Manage Kronos system to all related to schedule, over time, vacations of the Team Leaders and Techs. (Quality/Welding)
Audit PM & OMC and provide feedback when needed.
"Train and Develop training plan for Welders, Weld Techs and Welding Specialists.
Train and Develop training plan for Quality, Quality Techs and Quality Specialists.
Responsible for maintaining training area and training equipment in optimal conditions.
Follow standard procedures for Process Changes.
Develop and Support new projects, engineering changes and new technologies. (New equipments, consumables, etc.)
Assess training needs for new projects.
Manage Cost Center's budget.
Request and Approve purchase of weld equipment, consumables and spare parts.."
Develop RFQ for all welding equipment on SPX system.
Monitor welding consumable's expenses (weld wire, mixed gas, tips, etc.).
Maintain 5s on cabinets and work area.
Develop and support ESS initiatives.
Support and Implement MOS practices.
Answer and react to line calls: Based on escalation policy (problem escalation to the engineers)"
Non-conformance Yellow Seal Process: (Batch & Hold)
ICA/Containment Audit: (Batch & Hold -Assembly)
Cut & Etch Validation Process (recuts)
ICA (following up on immediate corrective actions)
Make sure outside repair has the suspect window
Product inspection check practices (NP-UPAS-GAP checks/Preventive reteach/ tic sheets/Feedback)
Make sure the team has what they need
Corrective actions follow up (quick report) with the FRT
Support and lead the problem solving execution
Assure corrective actions implementation across the lines
ACADEMICS AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA
Minimum Two (2) years of College Education or 5 years of Manufacturing Supervision Experience
Excellent Computer skills: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word – Microsoft Suite Proficiency
Proved Team Leader experience (minimum 3 years) required
Union experience preferred
Automotive or industrial experience required
Experience as a welding in automotive or industrial (minimum 2 years) required
All employees are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable policies, procedures, and internal controls; executing assigned control activities; maintaining appropriate supporting evidence; and promptly reporting any identified deviation, risk, or control deficiency to the direct leader.