Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Summary

Provides leadership and direction for designated operations and team members. Ensures that products are produced according to manufacturing/engineering specifications and forecasted demands.

Essential Job Functions *

• Manages and sets production and work schedules; as well as monitors department workflow and adjusts resources as needed to accomplish objectives.
• Leads assigned team members to attain specific performance and development objectives, goals and expectations. Provides training, counsel and opportunity in the development of the team.
• Initiates, implements and documents problem solving and process improvement activities.
• Evaluate departmental jobs and activities to evaluate and eliminate risks. Train and coach employees in safe operations and behavior, administer corporate safety policies and procedures.
• Conducts periodic safety observations, audits, and reports out to employees based on the audit results.
• Manages data to maintain and produce accurate documentation of machine and part inventories, production reports, returned or repaired parts, and asset tracking.
• Conducts incident investigations to identify and correct root causes in a timely manner.
• Seeks cost reduction measures to reduce material costs, labor and overhead costs.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• Associates Degree but Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Three years manufacturing and supervisory experience.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong MS Office Knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Enterprise 1 preferred. Able to learn and use in-house software applications.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Able to lead and motivate employees by guiding, training, and offering counsel.

Operational Equipment

N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands
Work Environment
Office: Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required.
Physical Demands
Office: Sedentary.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.