1st Shift Machining Operations Supervisor

Aquinas Consulting has an immediate need for a Manufacturing Supervisor at a world class leader in the manufacturing of Access Entry Technology with a facility in the Princeton, IL area.  The responsibility of the Manufacturing Supervisor is the tactical and strategic management of all engineering activities related to the assigned production team.  The Manufacturing Supervisor reports to the Plant Manager.

This is a day shift role with standard hours being 6:30AM to 3:30PM M-F with occasional OT on Saturday.

Job Duties:

• Lead a team of approximately 20+ hourly associates to safely produce product and fill customer orders on time and to specification, while achieving productivity targets.
• Responsible for engaging their team and providing daily planning, guidance, and supervision of direct reports.
• Engage the workforce in continuous improvement of key business metrics. Utilize lean manufacturing tools to eliminate waste.
• Lead Rapid Improvement Events (Kaizen) when applicable. Write, implement, and improve standard work.
• Plan daily production activities in keeping with the company’s goals and objectives and align projects to meet requirements.
• Ensure timely planning and production of material to the end customer or upstream production needs.
• Oversee and review the accuracy of production in accordance with all ISO and quality standards.
• Ensure all operations functions are performed safely and in accordance with established EHS procedures.
• Maintain and issue operations performance KPI’s.
• Identify and implement cost reduction measures to drive operational efficiency.
• Plan for the development of the staff by organizing training sessions.
• Provide leadership select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the business.
• Identify and implement cost reduction measures to drive operational efficiency.
• Motivate staff to make an effective and efficient team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience desired
• Strong leadership skills, with excellent, proven supervisory skills.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within manufacturing, operations or warehouse management environments
• Experience in moving inbound and outbound freight and leveraging freight consolidation techniques.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and shipping software
• Ability to follow Work Instructions, SOPs, Operational Methods Sheets (OMS) and other procedures as required.
• Acquire and demonstrate an understanding of basic Lean and Operational excellence concepts.
• Must be adaptable to change, safety conscious, and have effective communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, manufacturing procedures, operations manuals, governmental regulations, and an extensive variety of information furnished in various forms (i.e., verbal, written and/or diagram form)
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, peers, customers, and production employees. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to communicate in a professional, positive, courteous manner at all times with all levels of customers, vendors, visitors and employees.
• Ability to effectively lead teams and individuals.
• Self-motivated with ability to establish priorities and effectively manage time to complete multiple tasks within specified timeframes.
• Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively and effectively in a team environment demonstrating excellent project management and facilitation skills.

Compensation:

• Strong base salary of $85K
• Annual bonus of 5%
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period. 
• Tuition and/or training reimbursement  
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Community service opportunities

Please note: Applying to this role is an agreement to have your information entered into our database and acknowledgement that a recruiter will reach out to you either by phone, email, and/or text message regarding this and similar job opportunities.

Aquinas Consulting is a woman and minority owned company headquartered in Milford, CT that provides Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing staffing solutions throughout the US. We take pride in 20 years of service to our clients, our hiring managers, our consultants, and our local community.  Aquinas is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and committed to considering all qualified applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. www.aquinasconsulting.com