Production Supervisor 3rd Shift

Summary Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating variety of machines to manufacture parts or products by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.


* Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs.



* Computes amount 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.

 Supervisory Responsibilities


* Directly supervises employees.


* Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.


* Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience


* Two years’ related experience and/or training in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional college-level work is preferred.



* Manufacturing experience required.

Investment Castings experience preferred.



* Expert knowledge of Grind and SPF processes

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to sp...