Are you looking for a collaborative culture that values their employees
Are you interested in working in a growing manufacturing company
Then K & S Manufacturing has a position for you.
We are currently hiring a Shop Supervisor
K & S Manufacturing History
An agile manufacturing approach allows us to meet compressed timelines for a variety of customers in very competitive markets. A commitment to continuous improvement and vertical integration drives our ongoing investment in people processes and technology. K&S also invests in the latest state of the art equipment housed in our modern facilities.
K&S only manufactures for our customers. We do not manufacture our own branded products. This ensures we are focused solely on generating competitive advantage for our customers.
Thomas Klusken a military veteran founded K&S Tool & Die in 1974. Servicing major OEMs he had the vision to evolve K&S into a vertically integrated contract manufacturer. Our rich heritage as die makers and tool manufacturerscoupled with our manufacturing systemdelivers supplierled innovation. The outcome of his vision and the confidence entrusted in K&S over 40 years is reflected in the diverse markets we currently serve.
- Agriculture
- Engine large and small
- Construction
- Large truck
- OnandOff highway
- Power transmission
- Process equipment
- Rail
- Seating
- Thermal transfer
- Turf care
JOB PURPOSE
Assist the Plant Manager in overseeing the production activities job status and directing employees within assigned department.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct and coordinate production operations personnel quality control maintenance and related operations as they pertain to the department.
- Plan organize assign and schedule equipment workload.
- Work with mentor to instruct and train personnel on proper setup of machines fixtures gauges and production jobs including teardown.
- Expedite production; investigate delays and initiate corrective actions to assure economical production through efficient procedures.
- Collaborate with and assist respective department supervisors to determine special customer instructions and adaptations as it relates to the production operations.
- Confer with organizational members to review the needs and requirements of the customer.
- Provide process status and technical information on an as needed basis for the Plant Superintendent or other respective department supervisor.
- Enforce policies processes and systems of the ISO quality management system in supporting the of the company business plan.
- Support the commitment of a safe work environment as stated in the Companys safety vision statement and the safety manual.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Determine operational sequence for equipment and create programs as needed.
- Provide guidance and assistance for machine setups material handling and blueprint reading with personnel as needed.
- Handle complaints disputes resolve grievances and conflicts with personnel.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- High School education supplemented by onthejob training including outside training.
- Fluent reading writing and speaking English with excellent communication skills.
- Successful completion of PreEmployment physical.
- Minimum of three years experience in supervising manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of manufacturing business leadership technique and coordination of people and resources.
- Knowledge of raw materials production processes quality control costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Knowledge of mathematics including arithmetic geometry algebra trigonometry probability and statistics.
- Knowledge of computers including Windows and Microsoft Office suite.
Required Experience:
Manager