Supervisor, Assembly at SMC Ltd.

Somerset, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Plastic Injection Molding, Cell Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Coaching, Technical Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, Production Scheduling, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, ISO Standards, FDA Standards, GMP Standards, OSHA Standards, Robotics, Automation, Assembly Methods

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

About Us: SMC Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people. Job Summary: Hands on manager role. Responsible for the management of shift employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment: plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Requirements include a minimum of 3 years’ experience in plastic injection molding industry, knowledge and practical understanding of Cell Manufacturing and intermediate level knowledge of MS Word and Excel. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities * Directly supervise and coordinate day-to-day activities on assigned shift to ensure product conformance to customer specifications and scheduled delivery dates, ensuring the quality, production, scrap, safety, cost and customer service for the shift. * Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Assign work and train employees in work methods and procedures, and handle technical problems and employee relations issues. * Manage issues related to employee attendance, performance, discipline, termination and staffing. Provide employee coaching and development to increase subordinates’ skills and capabilities. Supervise and coordinate activities of employees while maintaining daily and monthly quotas, assuring the highest levels of efficiency and quality. Write annual reviews of employee performance. * Ensure database specifications stay current, verify set up of machines and maintain time and production records. * Troubleshoot and resolve process/equipment problems. Implement policies and procedures and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, working conditions (safety, quality, productivity, and cost) and cost effectiveness. * Coordinate operations schedule with other supervisors and Plant Manager. * Work closely with customer service, quality, scheduling and various other departments to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications and delivery times. * Responsible for maintaining manpower within assigned shift at authorized levels. Re-assign employees during down equipment to eliminate unfavorable labor variances. * Perform other duties as required. Essential Qualifications * Minimum 3 years’ experience in the plastics industry, preferably assembly, clean room/medical assembly, and/or injection molding. * Effectively apply lean manufacturing principles. * Ability to coordinate work flow and oversee company and customer quality requirements. * Knowledge and practical understanding of various assembly methods and secondary operations equipment. Knowledge of equipment setup, operating techniques, and troubleshooting. * Knowledge and practical understanding of injection molding tooling and processing utilizing a variety of resins is a plus. Knowledge of molding machine setup, operating techniques and production machining methods are also a plus. Adjust, set and troubleshoot equipment. * Knowledge and practical understanding of Cell Manufacturing and the ability to visualize and help design/develop tools, fixturing, processes to obtain maximum efficiency. * Working knowledge of ISO, FDA, GMP, and OSHA standards. * Ability to multi-task and prioritize work. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills; be a team player; and have the ability to develop a team atmosphere. Must be able to communicate with all levels of staff. * Strong technical background. * High School Diploma or equivalent required. * Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Desirable Qualifications * Robotics/automation experience is a plus. * Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and Excel. ADA Requirements * Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, reach or otherwise move frequently * Occasional repetitive motion and grasping * Occasional climbing to reach areas on machines or racks * Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently * Typically sits, grasps items or performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer What SMC has to offer? * Clean, Climate-Controlled Environment * Stable schedule * Paid holiday and PTO * Health, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) retirement savings * Life and disability insurance * Promotional opportunities * Training and career growth programs * Amazing co-workers * Tuition reimbursement * Employee Assistance Program At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. #IND #LI-HN1

Responsibilities

The Supervisor, Assembly is responsible for managing shift employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment, ensuring product quality and adherence to delivery schedules. This role includes supervising daily activities, training employees, and implementing production improvements.