COMPONENT SUPERVISOR

About the Role

Responsible for the manufacturing department meeting all production goals and objectives as set by the Operations Manager or the Company.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supervises the day-to-day activities of the CNC department and employees.
• Directs activities of employees in order to meet schedule demands.
• Assists employees as needed to meet schedule demands.
• Provides training and inspects the work of department members.
• Conducts performance evaluations as requested.
• Assists or directs the transfer of products to and from the CNC department and vendors as necessary.
• Maintains the team training skills requirements.
• Reports all work-related injuries immediately to department manager and/or safety.
• Assists department manager as requested.
• Adheres to all employment policies, safety policies, and practices required by law or established by the Company.
• Ensures that everyone in the department adheres to all employment policies, safety policies, and practices required by law or established by the Company.
• Assists in the hiring of new employees in collaboration with the department manager and Human Resources.
• Communicates and documents all personnel and disciplinary issues that may arise within the department to the Department Manager.
• Improves upon and maintains acceptable production numbers in accordance with Company standards.
• Always stays on task with assigned duties.
• Completes all required paperwork timely and accurately.
• Wears and enforces all necessary Personal Protective Equipment as directed by the Company.
• Demonstrates sound working knowledge of firearms safety.
• Maintains respect, courtesy, positive attitude, and professionalism towards all co-workers and the Company.
• Communicates and collaborates with manager/management on efficiency recommendations for the department.
• Troubleshoots problems that may arise and develops workable solutions.
• Reports and resolves any maintenance and/or safety issues.
• Assumes the duties of the Operations Manager in their absence.
• Completes department line evaluations.
• Manages staff to utilize strengths and maximize quality and throughput.
• Manages ADP payroll system, makes adjustments, records notes as appropriate, and approves time.
• Manages and enforces Hazmat policies and procedures while working directly with the Safety & Environmental Manager.
• Actively participates in and supports the 5S process within the work area daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A two-year technical degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• General mechanical ability is highly desirable.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a forklift.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is highly desirable.
• General computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed throughout a heated manufacturing and warehouse facility. Exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, poor ventilation, fumes, and gases is very limited. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of light manufacturing, shipping and receiving, and normal office equipment (computers, telephones, etc.). No known environmental hazards are encountered in normal performance of job duties.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Able to lift, push, and pull objects as necessary.
• May be required to stand and walk throughout the workday.
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch.