Supervisor, Pressing & Finishing

Position Overview

MP Materials is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team in transforming raw materials into finished rare earth magnets in a new manufacturing facility. This role offers an early role in restoring a critical manufacturing capability to the USA.

Position Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage work of manufacturing operators to ensure on-time completion of each step of the operation.
• Focus on managing the production of MP’s Pressing & Finishing operations including Pressing, Sintering, Machining, Passivation and Cleaning, Packaging, and Inspection.
• Maintain labor efficiencies and redeploy labor as needed to meet the production schedule.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure product yields and quality standards are met.
• Manage operational performance against established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and track other leading metrics.
• Partner with Production Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to identify improvement opportunities, investigate process deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Participate actively in continuous improvement projects (CIP) such as Kaizens.

Basic Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing and training operators.
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience in Quality Systems ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949.
• Hands-on approach to identifying and solving problems.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities.
• Computer literate.

Desired Qualities

• Fluency in Spanish.
• 5S and Kaizen implementation experience.
• ERP experience.

Benefits

MP Materials is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position's requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.