Machine Fab & Prototype Supervisor
Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States
♦ Lead with safety. Drive safe work practices in the Shop and drive safety improvements through strong leadership and by example. Make sure that the team is meeting or exceeding any applicable OSHA, EPA, and GMP requirements♦ Developed, trained, and motivated the Machinist team to assure continuing competence in required skills♦ Performance management for 6-8 direct reports which includes conducting performance reviews, creating Individual Development plans, and providing on-going feedback♦ Managed team to obtain the best organizational efficiencies; manage schedules and work assignments, approve timecards and vacation requests♦ Coordinated work in a close partnership with the Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation Team Leader, the Accounting & Storeroom Supervisor, and the Machine Design Manager♦ Provided effective written or verbal communications to Shop Manager, Shop team members, and Customers♦ Assured all fabricated parts, equipment modifications and repair work performed by Shop employees or preferred outsource vendors meet customer specifications for quality, cost, and delivery. Manage the Shop inspection process♦ Worked directly with Shop office support to requisition commercial or fabricated parts and services♦ Initiated plans for new equipment, methods, or operating standards to improve quality, output, and reduce equipment costs♦ Created customer quotations or estimates for the fabrication or modifications of process equipment or components♦ Managed preferred outsource suppliers for Shop fabrication work♦ Tracked and communicated progress of open Shop work orders♦ Maintained Technical School relationships for the recruitment of new employees