Manufacturing Production Supervisor

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Small Machine Shop in Loudon TN looking for Production Supervisor in a medium to heavy manufacturing environment.

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Production Supervisor position is to efficiently and safely machine setup and operate the various pieces of production equipment within the facility. Production Supervisor in this position is expected to work in a hands-on fashion, to take ownership of the quality and quantity of product produced. The successful employee in this position will be self-motivated receiving general supervision from upper management. Mastery of the duties and responsibilities of the position combined with good attendance, a positive demeanor and good working relationships will provide a strong foundation for advancement to other positions within the organization. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Machine Set up and operate equipment including Lathes, Punch press, Mills, Drill press, routers and other ancillary equipment needed to shape, profile, turn or otherwise fabricate products made from steel material
• Read work orders and examine product specifications to determine setup procedures
• Select and install cutting heads and/or tooling on equipment according to profile and other specifications
• Position heads and tooling and make adjustments to achieve proper product dimensions
• Verify characteristics of materials in process, using gauges, rulers, calipers, templates, schedules, work instructions, etc. to ensure conformance to specifications
• Inspect material for defects prior to and after processing
• Ensure processes are achieving goals for output, downtime and scrap; responsible for quality of product being produced
• Accurately report production activity through reports
• Identify and communicate machine maintenance and /or performance issues
• Ensure proper guarding and safety devices are functioning and in use
• Provide coverage as needed in other areas within or outside of the department
• Other tasks may be assigned based upon the current work load and the needs of the company and customer

Qualifications

The knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the daily tasks and job duties bulleted above are as follows:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous Production Supervisor and with machine operation and setup experience
• Ability to use a computer to perform detailed inquires, update information, respond to e-mail, and print reports on a daily basis
• Ability to motivate others to meet demands established by the schedule
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Detail oriented and organized
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Physical labor such as lifting, and walking required on a regular basis
• Standing and bending continually and lifting and carrying up to 80 pounds

Salary pay based on experience