Production Supervisor - Yreka, United States - Pfeiffer Vacuum Valves & Engineering

Description

Job Description

Department: Manufacturing Management

Reports to: Production Manager

Location: Nor-Cal Products, Inc. dba Pfeiffer Vacuum Valves & Engineering (Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E)

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Supervises the activities of production personnel engaged in the machining of products in order to ensure department and company goals are achieved through continuous improvement of people, equipment, materials, processes and manufacturing practices. Has authority for personnel actions and oversees day-to-day operations of group. Familiar with a variety of manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures; relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Responsible for ensuring that company products meet customers' machining standards and specifications. Generally is capable of working with complex prints, geometrics, tolerancing; very highest skill level and setup experience; also capable of running all machines (CNC and manual) with no direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exercise of judgment, discretion, and tact in all business matters and business relationships is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain clear and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The organization's leadership promotes collaborative problem solving in both formal and informal work teams. Participation in and contribution to teamwork within the organization is required. Necessary interpersonal skills include being a self-starter, motivated, creative, flexible, self-confident, deadline oriented and able to multi-task. Employees must follow all quality and safety procedures of the company, including those at customer sites if applicable, and must abide by the corporate Code of Conduct in all situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Hires, trains, and supervises all Key Account personnel assigned as direct reports on approved manufacturing procedures.
2. Coaches' employees for improved performance; and issues disciplinary, corrective action as warranted.
3. Conducts performance reviews on a timely basis.

Duties

1. Supports process improvements to improve Manufacturing on-times-delivery, quality and costs.
2. Coordinates with Engineering, Planning, Materials, Sales and Estimating to support process and manufacturability improvements.
3. Helps to develop and maintain production Key Performance Measures and Indices.
4. Perform and document processes in the manufacture of chambers and vacuum components to increase manufacturing throughput and efficiency through implementing process, equipment, fixture, and layout improvements.
5. Takes ownership of high visibility projects, opportunities and corrective actions to ensure customer needs are met.
6. Help process DMRs and RMAs and identify root causes and corrective actions.
7. Assists in providing solutions to manufacturing processes through established processes.
8. Recommends new manufacturing processes, or improvements to current ones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

25% inside, climate / noise controlled office, and 75% high noise level machine shop environment; lifting to 50 lbs on occasion. Eye, hearing and Cleanroom protection may be required.

Tasks require walking, sitting, bending, reaching, mobility, frequent lifting and pushing/pulling. Work requires computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, and data-entry), attention to detail and accuracy. Communication skills including listening and speaking are required for interaction with other employees, vendors, and customers. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to balance multiple tasks and any stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential requirements in the performance of this job.

Secondary duties with added requirements may be assigned from time to time.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Company Values

Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E believes that we are all suppliers and customers of someone in our organization. Our employees must be able to demonstrate this customer-centric belief - which means that you are value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded, and agile – in all of their business activities. We expect that our company values of open mindedness, trust, communication, thinking strategically/being creative, being courageous, accountable, and humble, ethical sensitivity/compliance, resilience/facing diversity and fostering a culture of empowerment, engagement and collaboration will drive the actions of our employees.

General Qualifications

1. Must be familiar with state-of-the-art manufacturing methodologies as they pertain to stainless steel, high-vacuum chambers and components.
2. Must have strong organizational and time-management skills in order to prioritize and complete competing multiple tasks simultaneously.
3. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with coworkers, customers, and other departmental personnel in a professional and positive manner.
4. Technical writing skills to include the preparation of engineering test protocols, engineering test reports, and manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures. Familiar with engineering documentation processes.
5. Requires strong ability to work with others in the department to share specific knowledge of products, processes, and/or procedures in order to continuously make improvements.

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education and training, equivalent to graduation from an accredited college/university with a BS degree in Business, Engineering, or other experience that would provide required knowledge, skill and ability to perform the job.

Minimum of 36-months general leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 24-months specific experience in precision metals fabrication and machining.

Language Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Mathematical Skills

Advanced mathematics skills.

Reasoning Ability

Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with quickly changing work priorities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver license.

TOOLS AND/OR EQUIPMENT

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position may work in a factory setting.

Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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