Die Cast Supervisor - 1st Shift at Madison-Kipp… · Madison

Apply Description POSITION SUMMARY Lead die cast production operations and related processes.? Provide leadership in improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of the die cast department in a high volume manufacturing setting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Coordinate activities of die cast leads and techs and other personnel as required. Assign priorities. Be aware of delivery priorities and schedules and adjust production schedule as needed when conditions require. Monitor die cast area for work instructions, proper setup and following of process and housekeeping. Serve as a contributing member of the plant management staff team and support the achievement of company objectives. Responsible for staffing and ensuring that proper training is provided to maintain and improve the skill level of the associates in your area of responsibility. Provide a clean and organized work environment through 6-S controls. Provide growth and development opportunities for associate engagement and satisfaction. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements WORKING CONDITIONS Heavy Manufacturing Environment. MKC houses different machinery, equipment, processes, and chemicals which produce potential hazards in the work environment such as: ergonomic, chemical, machine point of operation, and powered industrial vehicle traffic. These hazards are controlled through means of engineering controls, such as machine guarding, and administrative controls, such as safety policies and programs. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to noisy. In certain areas of the facility, employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses, Safety Toe Shoes, and hand protection.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to regularly walk throughout all the manufacturing facilities. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function 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 Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis. A bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field is preferred with a minimum education requirement of high school diploma or GED. Five (5) years leadership experience. Five (5) years work experience in a manufacturing environment is required. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, write, and understand English. Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
JOB SKILLS Good communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to develop and implement cost savings ideas. Ability to effectively troubleshoot machines. Automotive background and/or knowledge of ISO quality systems preferred. TRAVEL REQUIREMENT Less than 5% travel