Machine Shop Supervisor

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.

Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Ensures the profitability and success of K&L Microwave and MPG by supporting and managing the machine shop.  Coordinates machine shop activities with all other functions of the organization to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment. Maintains production and quality standards ensuring all established cost, quality, and delivery commitments are met.  Provides guidance to the development of processes, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs. Maintains machine shop staff by planning, coaching, and counseling, monitoring, and developing individuals. Ensures employee safety by performing employee observations, routine inspections, and employee training and retraining.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Reviews, understands, interprets, and communicates K&L and MPG’s vision, mission, strategies, and goals to all department personnel.
•    Builds strong sense of teamwork and purpose within departments
•    Ensures departmental compliance to all corporate policies, procedures, and work instructions.
•    Ensures quality standards are met by following AS9100 procedures and providing communication and support to departments
•    Strive for on-time deliveries through management of the machine shop using the MRP/ERP system and other internal and customer support tools. 
•    Optimize set up time and machining time through process improvements.
•    Work with all departments to ensure correct priorities and timely delivery for shipment to customers
•    Use and record performance reviews, training sessions, mentoring opportunities to achieve maximum effectiveness from department personnel.
•    Interface with Product Lines to ensure that the internal customer is informed about the status of orders and any deviations from commitments made to external customers.
•    Participate in staff meetings, all hands meetings, production meetings, and other meetings to promote communication throughout the company.
•    Ensure activities such as cleaning, repairing, and preventive maintenance of machinery is maintained on a regular schedule.
•    Ensure departmental compliance with implementation and sustainability of 0DOVER and any other program put in place to improve on overall operations of K&L and MPG
•    Ensure the machine shop complies with the safety standards, local environmental safety standards and appropriate quality assurance standards.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
•    Minimum 5-7 years’ experience with operation of 3 and 4 axis CNC Machines, tool setup, editing and inspection in prototype and production environments.
•    Minimum 2-3-year experience managing schedules, workflow, safety, personnel and equipment. Five + years’ supervisory or management experience.
•    PMP Certification is strongly preferred, but not required.
•    Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems is essential.
•    Proficiency with MS Office Suite is required.
•    Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Critical skills and abilities:
•    A general knowledge of machining operations
•    The ability to build strong teams to meet performance goals
•    A working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
•    A working knowledge of Windows Operating System and MS Office
•    Extensive knowledge of scheduling and materials in a job shop environment
•    The ability to handle multiple projects and priorities
•    The ability to handle departmental personnel issues as situations arise
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Described here are characteristics representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    There may be some physical exertion walking; standing, bending; reaching; carrying of light items.  
•    No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring safety precautions typical of a manufacturing environment.
•    Use of safe work practices and observance of fire regulations.  Personal protective equipment provided and to be used in designated areas.
•    Work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and extreme heat. 
•    The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

Pay Range: USD 75000 - 95000 Annually This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Benefits:  Benefits For This Position Include: A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Wellness Programs; Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability; Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance; Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance; Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance; Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance; Commuter Benefits; Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence; Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance; Business Travel Services; Employee Discounts; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services. Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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