Die Shop Supervisor - KLM Careers

Die Shop Supervisor

Champaign, IL

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

This position manages & schedules the Machine Shop for on time completion of all jobs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Troubleshoot daily production issues, process, and equipment; recommend and implement process/equipment efficiency and quality improvements.
• Schedule all Machine Shop Work: resinks, new dies, holding dies, new and reworked auxiliary equipment, maintenance machining.
• Review, analyse and enforce proper incentive time records.
• Update/Complete current resink list/hours, new die activity/hours, new auxiliary tooling work/hours.
• Maintain current die block/insert inventory, Machine Shop files and Die Shop/Die Storage Machinery.
• Supervise union personnel and Die Shop tractor driver.
• Assist the Purchasing department on the following: new die blocks, parts and service for all machine tools in the die shop/storage area, cutters and other miscellaneous items, all insert material.
• Monitor and report production; serve as a key driver for shift safety improvement.
• Provide direction and leadership to the production crew to accomplish organizational goals.
• Coordinate die changes and address daily production and quality concerns with staff and other production members.
• Communicate job expectations, plan, monitor, and appraise job results.
• Maintains workflow by monitoring all steps of the process, observing control points and monitoring equipment and resources.
• Implement cost reductions, develop reporting procedures and systems; facilitate corrections to malfunctions within the production process control points; initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within the department.
• Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs and documenting listed items to be addressed.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in implementing continuous improvement activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Degree in related field or an applicable level of equivalent experience.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL

• Communication, Microsoft Office, CAD/CAM, Manage Union and Non-Union Personnel, Understanding of all manufacturing Process Equipment, Knowledge of Production Planning and Controls for Improvement, Refractory Experience a Plus.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5-10 years related leadership experience in a manufacturing company overseeing a Machine Shop/Die Shop/ or Mold Shop.

MACHINES/EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/ SOFTWARE/USED:

• Computer; Software: MS O365, DAX, CAD/CAM.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Plant floor environment; Sitting for long periods of time while using a computer; Standing for long periods of time.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL ACTIVITIES

• Standing, Walking, Talking, Typing, Sitting, Visual Acuity, and Hearing.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Hiring Companies ATS Questions):

1. Do you have a Bachelors Degree in related field or an applicable level of equivalent experience.

2. Do you have 5-10 years related leadership experience in a manufacturing company overseeing a Machine Shop/Die Shop/ or Mold Shop.

3. Do you have experience in using MS O365, DAX, CAD/CAM.

4. Do you have knowledge of Production Planning and Controls for Improvement, Refractory Experience a Plus.

5. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.