GTC Machining, LLC is hiring: Manufacturing Supervisor in Indianapolis

Company Description

GTC Machining has grown from a very humble beginning to a major supplier of machining and engineering services throughout the Defense, Aerospace, Medical Devices, and Commercial market segments.  Our mission is to engage customers and empower makers to deliver precision.

Job Description

Title: Manufacturing Supervisor

Reports To:  Operations Manager
Job Purpose:  The Manufacturing Supervisor shall be responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing arena including but not limited to production schedules, personnel decisions, workload capacity, and process improvements.

• Lead set up and changeover activity on machinery
• Monitor the progress being made to the schedule and communicate any delays being seen so that actions may be taken to correct the scheduling delays
• Develop and communicate the production schedule to the company. Create, update and adjust dates in the ERP software to maximize production throughput and ensure successful on-time deliveries in collaboration with the Sales & Service and Purchasing & Materials Teams
• Support and monitor production activity to ensure operators are following standard work instructions and are meeting or exceeding quality specifications
• Audit compliance with standard work instructions and process control plans to ensure production of good parts.
• Maintain and audit production information within the company's ERP system
• Maintain production related documents and logs to ensure availability and accuracy.
• Monitor production activity to ensure it is aligned with customer demand and corporate inventory goals.
• Review un-planned scrap with employees to identify root cause and implement effective countermeasures.
• Oversee the professional development and periodic evaluation of direct reports.
• Identify employee development opportunities and enlist appropriate corporate personnel to assist in construction and implementation of training programs that are comprehensive and regularly reinforced.
• Periodically evaluate staffing levels to ensure human resources are adequate and properly positioned to support current and future production requirements.
• Champion the area’s safety program and coordinate statutory training and compliance.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques in all manufacturing and administrative processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of visual factory tools and continually monitor their effectiveness.
• Actively solicit suggestions and exploit the experience of employees to develop and implement product and process improvements.
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care
• Ensure operational activities and management of equipment and materials are executed in a manner consistent with good stewardship
• Execute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards as established by company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent professional experience required; college degree preferred
• 5 years supervisory experience required. More experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a high-mix precision machine shop environment required.
• Previous experience with standard shop tools and measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges) required
• Lean manufacturing and quality system experience required (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100D preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude and previous experience troubleshooting machinery required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to use material handling equipment, including forklifts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) required
• Previous experience with scheduling ERP required
• Experience in Epicor preferred
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Additional Information

GTC Machining, LLC offers a drug-free work place along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO), dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin and in compliance with ADAAA.