Die Shop Supervisor

**Job Overview**:
JOB TITLE**:Die Shop Supervisor**

DEPARTMENT: Die Shop

REPORTS TO: Machining Manager

**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**: 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**
- Bachelor’s 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.

Pay: From $79,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

- Do you have at least 5-10 years of experience overseeing a Machine shop/Die Shop/ Mold Shop with experience using DAX and CAD/CAM?

Ability to Relocate:

- Urbana, IL: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person