Summary/Objective

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operation of the various departments within the VanTran Business, such as Welding, Buffing, Core & Coil Assembly, Winding, Lacing, Tanking, Testing, Paint – Primer, Paint – Final, Final Finish.

Most Important Values

• Q = Highest Quality To Our Customers
• L = Shortest Lead Time To Our Customers
• D = Best On-Time Delivery To Our Customers
• Top Notch 5S in each Department (Clean, Organized, Neat, Straight, Shine, etc.,)

Naturally it is very important that we are efficient & productive with working the least amount of overtime as possible.

Essential Functions

• Daily On-Site Attendance. 
• Conduct Daily Safety & 5S Walk-Thru of factory to ensure compliance and cleanliness.
• Ensure that the Processes for their respective departments are accurate.
• Ensure that their Team Players who report into them are accurately filling-out all of the Transformer Inspection Reports on-time & accurately.
• Ensure continual quality improvement for each of their respective departments.
• Drive continuous improvement in regards to 5S for each of their respective departments.
• Coordinate job assignments and Cross Training between and within departments.
• Establish, Maintain, and Lead 5S Programs for each of their respective departments.
• Establish at least two (2) Key Performance Indicators for each of their respective departments with assistance from the Quality Manager & the President &/or the Manufacturing Mngr.
• Create & Maintain Visual Boards for each of their respective departments.
• Establish, Maintain, and Lead Continuous Improvement Projects for each of their respective departments.
• Work with Human Resources to establish and maintain a monthly training session regarding cross training, quality, safety, special projects, etc.
• Ensure all Processes & work instructions for their respective departments are updated.
• Work w/ Engineering & Quality Manager to solve any & all quality issues.
• Follow-up on and close any pending Preventive and Corrective Action requests that are applicable to their respective departments.
• Consult with other Manufacturing Supervisors, as needed, to increase productivity in Manufacturing Department.
• Review work orders/tickets for errors.
• Attend DBR (Daily Business Review) Meetings.
• Track inventory.
• Work with HR Manager and/or President to address personnel issues.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Manager and/or President.
• Verify Quality Control tests throughout respective Departments (TTR, Paint mil thickness, other tests as apply to specific Departments).
• Manage time and attendance for Manufacturing Team and report information to HR Manager and President in a timely manner.

Competencies

• Understands that Top 5 Priorities are:
• Cross Training
• Highest Quality To Our Customers
• Shortest Lead Time to Our Customers
• Best On-Time Delivery To Our Customers
• Top Notch 5S in each department (Clean, Organized, Neat, Straight, Shine, etc.,)
• Each Supervisor Must Be Accountable to the Top 5 Priorities
• Each Supervisor Must Have Leadership Traits & Ownership of their respective Teams.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Problem Solving/Analysis for their respective departments.
• Results-Driven.
• Technical Capacity.
• Customer-Driven.
• Believes in Over Communication rather under communication.

Supervisory Responsibility

Could lead any of the following Teams: Welding, Buffing, Core & Coil Assembly, Winding, Lacing, Tanking, Testing, Paint – Primer, Paint – Final, Final Finish.

Environment/Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm. However, as with any Supervisor Leadership position, days may start sooner than 6am and may last longer than 2:30pm. Also, it should be known, that if a Department does not meet their schedule during the Mon-Fri period, then most likely weekends will be involved, if need be.

Travel
Travel is very rare, unless the need arises to fix a customer problem in the field.

Education and Experience

· High School diploma required.

· 3+ years’ Supervisor or Team Lead equivalent experience required.

Benefits

• 15 days of PTO on an annual basis
• 100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for
• Voluntary Life
• Aflac Insurance—Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Term Life, Whole Life
• 401(k): 4.5% employer match

The Company has the discretion to alter or rescind the benefits listed above at any time in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

VanTran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment.

Other Duties

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 in the Company’s sole discretion.
 

At-Will Employment

Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status, or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period. 

Disclaimer

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of our employment in accordance with any appliable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.