Job Description:

This position is a critical part of a team working, communication with the manufacturing manager, manufacturing supervisors, the Production department, and Quality control is key.Responsible for managing department productivity and work quality. Recommends equipment upgrades, selection of equipment, maintains and schedules maintenance for machine shop equipment.Specific activities supervised may include a wide variety of production machining operations, typically involving making parts for proprietary products.Working knowledge of machining processes, tooling selection, feeds and speeds, materials for production of prototype work, jigs, and fixturesMonitor departments output, ensure parts are produced within print tolerances and specificationsScheduling of work for the stock selector to feed the departmentAllocation of work based on delivery dates and production control demandContinuous improvement of process and tooling, working with tooling vendorsUnder management guidance, schedules work, assists with employee selection, review employee performance, administer work rules and recommend compensation, unless it is governed by contract.Directly supervises unionized direct labor employeesMust be able to motivate, provide leadership, be a positive role model and create a strong team environment.Maintains company policies, and union contract provisions.Ensuring that engineering change notices are reviewed and implementedWorking with the engineering department to develop the machining process of parts i.e., tolerances, additional features needed for the machining process, and finishesWorking with vendors to ensure parts are form, fit, and function to our printsResponsible for daily labor reporting of employees, completing route steps, and other various tasks using Microsoft AXInteracting with the Production Control, Engineering, Assembly, and Calibration departments to ensure on time deliveryEnsuring a safe work environment is maintainedRequirement: ideal candidate will meet the majority of the following:High School Graduate wTechnical Degree or Associate's degree in a related field is preferred7+ years of supervisory experience5+ years of hands-on experience of CNC and manual; Mills, lathes, and surface grindersExperience with CADCAM, (Preferably Master CAM)Proficient computer skills, experience with Microsoft AX and Office Suite a plusStrong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills