MC FL Manufacturing Supervisor

About the Role

This position supervises all aspects of manufacturing operations, including people, processes, safety, quality, and productivity. Demonstrated experience in manufacturing operations leadership, team development, and production supervision in a fast-paced environment is required. Experience with metal tube cutting, CNC tube bending, welding fabrication, and/or powder coat finishing is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production operations and product quality by implementing, coordinating, and enforcing operational and personnel policies, procedures, and standards.
• Achieve departmental production goals and drive continuous improvement through Lean principles, performance monitoring, problem-solving, and corrective actions to improve efficiency, throughput, quality, and overall performance.
• Develop, train, and maintain a skilled, accountable, and stable production team.
• Establish clear expectations, maintain consistent communication, and hold all individuals, including themselves, accountable for delivering results and satisfying internal and external customers.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and implementing departmental work instructions and standard work for all applicable tasks.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and secure work environment while ensuring compliance with health, safety, housekeeping, hygiene, and 5S standards.
• Conduct employee performance reviews in accordance with company guidelines.
• Make sound, fact-based decisions that support the best interests of the organization.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment built on accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Lead by example and demonstrate a strong commitment to company values, safety, quality, and performance.
• Serve as a liaison with Engineering to facilitate communication, resolve issues, and support manufacturing objectives.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or five years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory skills and experience.
• In-depth knowledge of tube cutting, bending, welding, and/or powder coat finishing processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work well with and motivate a diverse group of people.
• Understanding of Lean principles and/or Six Sigma principles.
• Ability to read and interpret business documents and data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of general business computer software and aptitude to learn new software applications.

Skills

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, electronic mail, procedures, and performance documents in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and other employees.
• Ability to effectively conduct meetings in person and with technology assistance.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to utilize data to make business decisions.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.

• Sits: 2 hours
• Stands: 3 hours
• Walks: 5 hours
• Drives: 0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:

• Maximum: 50 lbs
• Frequently: 20 lbs
• Occasionally: 35 lbs

Employee Uses Hands For Repetitive Activities:

• Simple Grasping: Right (Frequent), Left (Frequent)
• Pushing/Pulling: Right (Occasional), Left (Occasional)
• Fine Manipulation: Right (Frequent), Left (Frequent)

Employee Uses Feet For Repetitive Activities:

• Right: Occasional
• Left: Occasional

Employee Is Required To Perform These Activities:

• Bending At Waist: Occasional
• Squatting: Occasional
• Climbing Ladders, Stairs: Occasional
• Kneeling On Ground: Occasional
• Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasional

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (e.g., heat/cold, dust/dampness, height, chemical, noise). PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Typical 10-hour work days based on facility.
• Typical 4- or 5-day work week schedule based on facility and schedule loading.
• Overtime is occasional to frequent based on a number of factors.
• Required to work indoors and outdoors, year-round and in all weather conditions.
• May be required to work during production shutdowns or other “off-schedule” periods to conduct special activities.
• Safety glasses required while in production areas.
• Other PPE may be required based on specific projects.

Competencies

• Accountability, dependability, adaptability, and flexibility
• Coaching and mentoring
• Creative, innovative thinker
• Good decision-making and judgment
• Leadership
• Ethics, integrity, honesty
• Willingness to learn
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.