Machining Supervisor

Responsibilities

Salary Range: 95k -110k

The Machining Supervisor is responsible for managing machining processes and teams for the Walpha plant in Bartlett, IL. This position ensures excellence in all assigned areas in terms of safety, quality, cost and delivery performance. By actively driving continuous improvement with Point and System CIPs, the Machining Team Lead is realizing the company's strategy on the Shopfloor.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe operations & highest performance with Zero-Defects and On-Time-In-Full shipments.
• Initiate and Drive Continuous Improvement in the sense of the WITTENSTEIN Production System in machining areas and processes. Actively propose further improvement ideas on interfaces to assigned areas to Production Manager (e.g. Tooling or program improvements).
• Lead and develop Shift Leaders and direct reports, such as CNC Machinists. Motivate the entire machining team. Actively guide the team through Change Management Cycles.
• Responsibility for machining investments and tooling cost
• Report on KPI's performance (i.e. OEE, scrap, schedule adherence, safety, manufacturing costs) to Production Manager.
• Monitor and continuously improve production related costs and product quality. Increase productivity and efficient / effective resource usage within assigned areas.
• Ensure compliance (including safety and environmental standards) within area of responsibility.
• Ensure timely containment and corrective action in case of quality incidents, esp. customer complaints, in close cooperation with the CAIR Team.
• Ensure all assigned areas have and follow up-to-date standards incl. documentation and training programs for all applicable processes. Identify training needs and implement new training programs as needed.
• Recruit, interview, hire and train new staff. Complete annual performance reviews of direct staff on-time. Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy and coordination with Human Resources.
• Maintain appropriate communications at all levels within and outside of area of responsibility. Keep employees informed as on company/department plans and progress in and outside of company-wide presentation formats.
• Delegate work assignments; match the responsibility to the person; give authority to work independently; set expectations and monitor delegated activities; provide recognition for results.
• Responsible for ensuring replenishment and continuous improvement of all relevant tools, fixtures and work holdings in the assigned areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Production Manager.
• Coordinate activities of assigned units with those of other company units. Seek mutual agreement on problems involving coordination. Examples of relevant interfaces:
• Quality Assurance: on in-process inspection (and more).
• Procurement: on raw material availability and improvements of the external supply chain (and more).
• Logistics: on many day-to-day interfaces like with kitting of raw material, internal transport, as well as improvements in all mentioned areas (and more).
• Sales: on continuously meeting our customers' demands in the best possible way (and more).
• Maintenance: on ensuring maximum technical availability (and more).
• Headquarters: on following process guidelines given by the lead plant as well as working on implementing new processes in Bartlett (and more).

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Computer Integrated Manufacturing or related field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of successful Management of Machining or relevant machining experience in a high precision manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience working in quality-driven manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Must have the ability to achieve exceptional performance in machining schedule adherence.
• Must be knowledgeable about all aspects of Machining including setup, operating, programming, and tooling.
• Must be knowledgeable about Best Practices and Factory Automation.
• Must be highly skilled at recognizing, diagnosing, and solving problems, and putting effective processes in place to prevent future recurrence.
• Experience working with high precision CNC Machinery is required.
• Familiar with OSHA safety regulations.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Knowledge in working with ERP systems required.
• Intercultural competency is preferred (esp. German business culture).
• ISO 9001 experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, analytical and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Travel internationally as needed.

Benefits:

• Great Place to Work Certification

• Competitive Base Salary

• Commission Plan

• Profit Sharing up to 5% annually

• Excellent Health Benefits

• Monthly medical premiums at 50% to 75% below market

• Annual deductible & copays below market

• Higher percentage of medical coverage than market

• No monthly premiums for dental & vision

• Matching 401(k) Contribution

• Wellness Reimbursement (50% up t $500/year)

• Wellness Rewards Redeemed for Gift Cards

• Short-Term Disability Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

• Tuition Reimbursement

About WITTENSTEIN:

Committed to being a world-class partner of intelligent mechatronic drive technology, servo systems, and mechanical components. WITTENSTEIN uses the power of science, innovation, and forward-thinking engineering to provide you cutting-edge technology for motion. Since pioneering the alpha servo planetary gear reducer in 1983, support and motion requirements from the market have continued to change and WITTENSTEIN is well positioned to deliver reliable products and services to its customers and partners. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other status protected by applicable law. WITTENSTEIN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

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