Supervisor

Shear Room Supervisor

October 28, 2023

Job Title:                        Shear Room Supervisor

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in cutting, punching, shearing, and slitting metal sheets, or metal strips by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of shear operators, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing guidance and support as needed.
• Ensure shear operations are performed in accordance with established quality standards, including inspecting parts for defects.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust staffing levels as needed to meet production targets.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as engineering and maintenance, to ensure equipment is properly maintained and repaired.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures, including conducting regular safety audits and providing training to staff as needed.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify opportunities for improvement and implementing changes as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of production activity, including production rates, downtime, and materials usage.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Unload incoming materials from trucks.
• Receives and issues materials.
• Weigh outgoing scrap and record amounts in log.
• Ensure all AS9100D and ISO13485 standard requirements are followed.
• Perform activities of workers supervised.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role, a shear supervisor in metal stamping must have strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of metal stamping processes and equipment. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities is also essential. Relevant experience in metal stamping or a related field is required. Additionally, experience in supervising and leading teams is highly desirable. You must be a team player and a change agent as the Senior Master Controller may require you to complete different tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications

• Degree from two-year college or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift and crane certificate required.
• 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 speak effectively to employees and managers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; plus, stoop, crouch, and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CNC Manufacturing Supervisor

October 26, 2023

CNC MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
2. Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
3. Plans flow of materials through department and develops physical layout of machines according to work orders.
4. Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
5. Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards.
6. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
7. Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
8. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop department or work crew.
9. Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
10. Maintains time and production records.
11. Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.
12. Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Directly supervises 15 or more employees in the Manufacturing plant.
2. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
3. Interview, hire, and train employees.
4. Plan, assign and direct workload for employees.
5. Conduct annual performance appraisals, as well as disciplinary actions, address complaints and resolve problems.POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education/Certifications/Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; workers well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; remains open to others ideas and tries new things. Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Teamwork exhibits objectivity and openness to others views. Gives and welcomes feedback; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Delegation delegates work assignments; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
Managing people takes responsibility for subordinates activities. Provides regular performance feedback; fosters quality focus in others. Improves processes, products; and services. Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Cost Consciousness works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures.
Organizational Support – follows policies and procedures; supports organizations goals and values. Promotes a harassment free workplace.
Judgment exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Includes appropriate people in decision making process; makes timely decisions.
Professionalism approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; follows through on commitments.
Quality looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance.
Adaptability manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Computer Skills knowledge of Inventory software; manufacturing software and order processing systems.
Mathematical Skills ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Full-Time, hours are dependent upon shift assignment. Additional hours as needed for meetings outside of normal working hours. Position is primarily in the shop, so employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and the noise level is loud.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing job duties, the employee is required to stand and walk, see, hear and talk, grasp and reach, lift and move up to 40lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

 

CNC Supervisor

October 9, 2023

Strom Minnesota is currently looking for a CNC Supervisor for our client in Chaska, MN.

CNC Supervisor

Job Summary

Supervises full CNC Department. This is a “hands on” position working with employees and equipment.  The majority of the job will be supervising, training, troubleshooting and process improvements.  There will only be a minimal time spent operating (prototypes, short runs, etc.).

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Keep the CNC Department running smoothly – monitor jobs, and schedule, for on time completion, quality and efficiency.
• Knowledge of programming and/or editing of more complex parts. Helping trouble shoot programming if needed.
• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Troubleshooting jobs that are not running well due to issues with tooling, material, program or operator.
• Use gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Ability to setup, program, operate and troubleshoot CNC lathes and mills (VMC & HMC) without assistance.
• Use process improvements to reduce setup time and machining, provide constant feedback and input within the department.
• Must be proficient with FANUC controls, understands, interprets and edits FANUC G-code programming.
• Assist in the organization and maintenance of the machine shop work environment

• • Recognize, deploy and properly uses inserts, fixtures and tooling
  • Understand and has the ability, to perform tool wear offsets
  • Schedule regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on CNC machinery

• Utilize and abide by ISO requirements and OSHA safety procedures.
• Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.
• Attend scheduled meetings and actively participates by providing meaningful input.
• Supervise CNC staff – assess team members’ performance and support training and development activities as appropriate to build on strengths and weaknesses.
• Is flexible with time and schedule to assure availability to customer or company as circumstances warrant.
• Perform other tasks as warranted or assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has supervisory responsibilities for CNC Set-Up and Operator positions.
• Promotes team environment.
• Assist with all departments in resolving issues related to jobs.
• Employee performance reviews.

Work Environment

The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions with protection from weather conditions with moderate temperature fluctuation.  The employee may be exposed to hazards such as metal chips, oils and cutting fluids, and proximity to moving parts which require adherence to safety procedures and use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane, pallet jack and/or forklift.  Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ten years related experience and /or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.
• Proficient with Programming, editing, set-up and troubleshooting of CNC Vertical Mills, Horizontal Mills and Lathes.
• Experience with FANUC programming.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations including the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, geometry & trigonometry to practical situations.
• Knowledge and experience using quality inspection equipment (ex. calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gages, etc.).
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate with both internal and external customers characterized by honest, professional, respectful communication (verbally & in writing) and effective listening skills.
• Fluency in English verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately and be self-sufficient.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Self-starter with strong leadership skills and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Familiarity with ISO standards.

 

Production Supervisor

October 5, 2023

Production Supervisor

Primary Objective:  To lead, supervise, and coordinate work activities within assigned Production Areas (Integrated Electric, Non-Integrated Electric, Pneumatic and/or Power Transmission) in a manner which is consistent with Company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent. Prefer at least 2 years of technical training as a mechanical or electrical technician or related field.
• At least 2 years of related supervisory experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of computerized MRP systems and PC applications (Word & Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and handle a variety of daily tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and sound decision making qualities.

• Ability to effectively coach and develop team members to perform at expected levels.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of company personnel and others at all levels.
• Displays a positive “can do” attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow