DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTS TO: Senior Production Manager

SUMMARY: The Production Supervisor – Machine Operations is the first-line supervisor for the Machine Shop employees. The Production Supervisor – Machine Operations is responsible for preparing work schedules, assigning work, and overseeing all productions and working schedules. The Production Supervisor – Machine Operations is also responsible for ensuring all machine operation work is performed properly and in a safe manner, and that all maintenance and repairs of machines is performed timely and without delays to production schedules.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has supervisory duties over all Machine Shop employees / Machine Operators.
• Reports all machine and employee concerns to Management.
• Oversees the machine shop equipment maintenance and repairs; reporting when repairs need to be made to Purchasing department in a timely manner.
• Oversees the daily schedule of the Machine Shop.
• Routinely verifies machine shop work product to check for accuracy and quality.
• Distributes Machine Operators’ work product to other areas of Production for build.
• Ensures that all work performed by Machine Operator’ is efficient and safe and follows all company machine operation procedures.
• Coordinates with Machine Operations staff to develop processes intended to continuously improve efficiency.
• Optimizes machines and processes, communicating ideas for innovation and improvement to Management.
• Maintains an inventory of machines and spare parts.
• Assists in other departments as needed, by request.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises all machine operator employees within the Machine Shop.

• Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or 5 to 8 years’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses expert critical thinking skills, and can communicate effectively with both Machine Shop staff and Senior Leadership.
• Bi-lingual; Spanish speaking preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Continually work near moving mechanical parts.
• Continually work around airborne particles produced by carpentry work, i.e., sanding, grinding, and painting/coating.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than twenty-five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Specialized equipment/ machines used and/or maintained:
  • CNC Machine
  • Edge Bander
  • Miter Saw
  • Drill Press
  • Hinge Machine
  • Edge Sander
  • Table Saw
  • Drum Sander
  • Band Saw
  • Planer
  • Beam Saw
  • Laminate Slitter
• Specialized equipment/machines maintained:
  • Dust Collectors
  • Air Compressors