Supervisor

Our client is a leader in custom engineered materials for critical product components in a wide range of markets and applications. The company provides deep material science expertise, outstanding customer service through broad geographic coverage and trusted product reliability.

Job Summary: Supervises, coordinates, plans operations and problem solving so that the department meets its required level of production activities of workers engaged in operating variety of machines to manufacture products.

Job Duties:

• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs
• Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties
• Plans flow of materials through department and develops physical layout of machines according to work orders
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications
• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems
• Maintains time and production records
• Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Manufacturing or related field preferred and at least three years of experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment; and at least five years in a plastics or extrusion environment
• Must have organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exceptional attention to detail and good follow-up skills
• Must possess good problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with employees and vendors
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Willingness to work as team member or independently
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 4x12
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, IN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Can you work 12-hour rotating shift?

Experience:

• Supervising: 3 years (Required)
• Plastics extrusion: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location