At UMC, we don’t just make products - we innovate, solve problems, and build a better future. As a proud American company, we’ve earned our reputation as thought-leaders in our industry by producing highly complex parts with precision and ingenuity. What sets us apart? Our people. We’re a passionate team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and going above and beyond. If this sounds like your kind of workplace, keep reading!

Why UMC?

• Generous PTO: Start with 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid holidays.
• 401k Match: Dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5%.
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 6:00-10:00 am, onsite in Monticello, MN.

About the Role:

The Supervisor of Production is responsible for the overall supervision of production employees and ownership of their department performance. This person provides leadership for safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, and company values while promoting positive employee relations within the production team. This person is responsible for managing to the production schedules and assigning work to ensure parts and assemblies are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and to specifications.

What you will Do

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Supervisor of Production consist of but are not limited to:

Lead, Manage, and Hold Accountable

• Working “on” the business by providing clear direction, creating an opening for employees, and taking time to think.
• Working “in” the business by creating clear expectations, communicating well, and ensuring things get done.
• Create a work environment where people are fully engaged and highly accountable.

Daily Department Management

• Schedule, review, and coordinate departmental activities to optimize schedule attainment with consideration of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Review, analyze, and act on production dashboard reports (KPI’s) daily to measure and ensure effectiveness, productivity, and throughput goals are met.
• Participates in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; ensures employees receive adequate training prior to operating any of the manufacturing equipment and that they follow the standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Plan, assign and direct work; partners with scheduling team to establish production priorities based on customer needs, machine availability, and labor constraints.
• Ensure shift administrative activities such as time reporting, attendance control, time off requests, overtime, etc. are properly implemented and documented.
• Monitor and maintain Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) schedules.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production Manager and Scheduling on issues and obstacles to overcome and work to ensure all machines, equipment, and resources are optimized.
• Coordinates a seamless hand-off of work-in-process to the next shift, works collaboratively and proactively with other supervisors to ensure work continues to run efficiently throughout the shop.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and interfaces with all departments within the organization to achieve goals and objectives.
• Actively participates in daily operational meeting, prepared to communicate what is going well and challenges on the shop floor.

Continuous Improvement and Troubleshooting

• Participates in ongoing process improvements.
• Identify and assign Continuous Improvement, effective 5S and good housekeeping standards and ensure goals are being met.
• Monitor and drive cost reductions, such as waste, scrap, damage, and rework.
• Participates in root-cause analysis of machine crashes.

General

• Exhibits a working knowledge of health and safety, responsible for safety awareness, while upholding and improving the culture of safety within the organization. Identify opportunities for improvement and report potential hazards, unsafe working conditions, unsafe equipment, unsafe acts, near misses and injuries immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in machining, industrial technology, or related field or work experience in place of education.
• 4+ years’ of progressively responsible manufacturing experience.
• 2 years of leadership experience with teams of 10 employees or greater preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience with precision CNC manufacturing equipment, materials, processes, and systems in versatile manufacturing environments strongly preferred.

Competencies

• Ability to express ideas, share information, listen actively, and demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communications.
• Excellent customer interfacing skills.
• Strong problem-solving and technical skills related to materials and process technologies.
• The ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen, along with technical understanding of machining and finishing processes.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling employee relation situations.
• Ability to understand, quickly react, and motivate others to adapt to the changing organization environment.
• Strong ability for calculated risk taking; independent decision maker.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Ability to analyze production data/reports to assess impact on throughput, efficiencies, and other Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Embodies the personal commitment to the shared core values of UMC: Great People, Going Beyond, and Growing.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to continually stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. regularly and up to 70 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be willing to spend 95% of time on production floor.
• Dexterity with computers - the ability to type and use a mouse.
• Must be able to meet customer demand requirements for performing visual inspection and/or other product acceptance activities with or without accommodation (only for positions in which this is a requirement of the job per the customer requirement).
• Required to use motor coordination most of the workday; activities such as but not limited to lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, twisting, and turning occasionally throughout shift.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

At UMC, we’re all about people – our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. We believe in creating an environment where you can grow, contribute, and thrive.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about delivering excellence, building relationships, and being part of a values-driven culture, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and take the next step in your career journey with UMC!

UMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer