Fabrication Supervisor

Job Summary

Perform duties to lead a Metal Fabrication Team to setup and operate a range of metal fabrication equipment to shear, bend, punch, notch, or otherwise form metal parts, working within the limits of standard methods and procedures and making decisions as to sequence of operations as required. Responsible for the day-to-day operations and supervision of production or maintenance workers to ensure that manufacturing operations run according to established production specifications and schedules. Monitors the volume and quality of output and adjust tasks, timing, equipment set-up, or inputs so that production specifications are met and resources are used efficiently. Supervises staff to ensure that all production tasks are performed, and all machines and equipment operated safely and efficiently. Trains new workers on operating procedures and standards.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position.

• Ensure that all team members follow Munters safety policies and procedures.
• Manage the operation of one or more manufacturing processes.
• Organize, set up and optimize production in accordance to specifications before, during and after the manufacturing process.
• Analyze the files provided by the Engineering and Design department, and then participate in defining the objectives (cost, quality, and timelines), methods and means (materials, human resources).
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing pass-fail standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Monitor manufacturing operations on a daily basis and supervise production personnel, from the team leaders to the workers.
• Develop and continuously evaluate processes to measure and improve productivity (process effectiveness, team efficiency).
• Evaluate and develop manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with vendors, and soliciting ideas from production team members.
• Ensure that team members are trained in the operation of required equipment, in the performance of job duties, and any range of function required to complete the Metal Fabricator’s tasks

COMPETENCIES: (See career framework)

Ability to manage teams, lead several projects at the same time, and to handle pressure and tight deadlinesManufacturing Methods and ProceduresManufacturing QualityTeam playerLeadership skillsMethodicalOrganizedResponsiveProblem solvingSelf-motivated

Job Qualifications

Fabrication experiencePC skills (spreadsheet, word processing, database)Bilingualism (Spanish/English)First Aid and CPR CertifiedLean ManufacturingThree or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with Munters technology and how its products workSome travel will be required.

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, liftingThe worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer terminal, expansive reading, etc. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Munters Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled