Description

About the company

Ipsen USA is the leading industry for versatile heat treatment systems and advanced process technology. Our atmosphere and vacuum heat-treating systems and supervisory controls systems are used in many mission-critical applications. Our advanced equipment is developed for Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Tool & Die and other various industries across the globe.

Overview

Leads activities of direct production workers in hot zone assembly and fabrication, as well as indirect functions in the stockroom. Goal to achieve production schedule completion dates, quality expectations, production labor standards and overall customer requirements in a safe and consistent manner. The position is responsible for all equipment assembly and parts fabrication on second shift. 

Responsibilities

Includes, but is not limited to, the following…

• Directly supervises all second shift employees in both production and stockroom
• Coordinates daily activities for direct reports in accordance with schedule requirements
• Communicates with area Team Leaders and Supervisors on a daily basis and completes daily shift report
• Tracks daily progress of all WIP jobs and takes necessary course corrections to maintain on-time completion. 
• Conducts interviews and is fully involved in employee hiring process
• Trains and motivates workers to achieve goals
• Provides prompt employee performance feedback to Operations Manager and/or HR
• Reviews and approves employee timecards and timesheets
• Completes yearly performance reviews for all direct reports
• Performs direct manufacturing activities as needed
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces consistent regulations in the areas of but not limited to: ISO, safety and other associated work rules
• Works with all interrelated departments to resolve design, material or other problems
• Recommends production and process improvements 
• Promptly notifies supervisory staff or HR on all important personnel matters
• Other duties as assigned/needed

Requirements

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Must have a High School Degree or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years general manufacturing experience and/or training. 
• Must have 1 year leadership experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend all forms of written and/or verbal instructions including but not limited to basic correspondence and blueprints. 
• Effectively able to present information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, angles, and volume. 
• Knowledge of basic concepts of geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply a common sense approach and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral and written form. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

•  Ability to successfully train, receive certification and operate a forklift and overhead crane.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles may require respiratory protection. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and may require hearing protection.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.