About the role
The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day to day coordination of Hytech's production activities, making sure customer orders are manufactured, assembled and completed safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards. This is a working supervisor role in a small workshop of around eight people. The Supervisor leads the team from the floor, works on the tools on machining and assembly as workload requires, and coordinates labour, workflow, materials and priorities day to day. A key focus of the position is keeping jobs moving and finished on time, holding quality standards, reducing rework and delays, and developing the team.
Key responsibilities
Run the daily job schedule and set the order of work for the workshop as agreed upon with Ops Manager
Make at least 3 jobs per machine ready with material, tools and paperwork for quick changeover if required
Prioritise jobs against customer requirements, workshop capacity and agreed delivery dates
Allocate work across the team and make sure everyone knows what their job involves, the drawings and specifications that apply and when it is due
Check materials, components, drawings and information are on hand before work starts
Watch jobs through the workshop, pick up delays early and reshuffle the day when things change
Provide hands on, day to day supervision of the production team
Program, set up and run the CNC mills: study drawings and job requirements, interpret dimensions and tolerances, set tool registers, offsets and reference points and prove part programs
Make sure work is done to the approved drawings, specifications and procedures, and is checked before it leaves the workshop
Lead by example on health and safety and make sure the team follows Hytech policies and procedures
About you
Experience in CNC machining and programming
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
Experience in production supervision or team leadership
Knowledge of quality standards and ISO 9001 systems
Competency in health and safety practices and machinery operation
Ability to coach and train production team members
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
About us
Hytech (Hydraulic Specialties Ltd) is a manufacturing company based in New Zealand specialising in hydraulic equipment production, assembly and testing. Visit www.hytech.co.nz for more info.
More Detail / Job Description below:
1. Production Planning & Workflow
Run the daily job schedule and set the order of work for the workshop as agreed upon with Ops Manager
Make at least 3 jobs per machine ready with material, tools and paperwork for quick changeover if required
Prioritise jobs against customer requirements, workshop capacity and agreed delivery dates.
Allocate work across the team and make sure everyone knows what their job involves, the drawings and specifications that apply and when it is due.
Check materials, components, drawings and information are on hand before work starts. Ensure material readiness in a timely manner
Watch jobs through the workshop, pick up delays early and reshuffle the day when things change.
Keep the Operations Manager up to date on progress, hold ups and anything that will affect a delivery date.
Assist with Cross hole drilling on conventional milling machine
Leading the Team
Provide hands on, day to day supervision of the production team.
Report bottlenecks and identify solutions
Run a short daily start up meeting (record notes) to set the day's priorities.
Set clear expectations on productivity, quality, housekeeping and behaviour.
Coach and support employees on the job, and train or sign them off before they run equipment on their own.
Note skills gaps and recommend training to the Operations Manager.
Raise performance, conduct or attendance concerns with the Operations Manager, who leads any formal process.
Quality
Make sure work is done to the approved drawings, specifications and procedures, and is checked before it leaves the workshop.
Sort out errors, defects and customer quality concerns as they come up, and fix the cause where it keeps happening.
Keep scrap and rework down.
Complete the production and quality records required under the ISO 9001 system.
Liaise with QC person and set priorities if required and assist where necessary
Assist with de-burring and motivate machinist to assist while running large batches
Tool and tool list management
CNC Machining
Work on the tools alongside the team on machining and assembly as workload requires.
Program, set up and run the CNC mills: study drawings and job requirements, interpret dimensions and tolerances, set tool registers, offsets and reference points and prove part programs.
Provide first off and spot checks on the machines
Verify first run parts and sample work by measurement, and make sure machining is inside the required tolerances.
Carry out or coordinate pressure and functional testing of completed equipment where required.
Keep test and measuring equipment calibrated and used correctly.
Keep an eye on machine loading and free capacity and sort out tooling and material needs with Ops Manager.
Health & Safety
Lead by example on health and safety and make sure the team follows Hytech policies and procedures.
Walk the workshop regularly, deal with hazards and see corrective actions through.
Make sure machinery is operated safely, the right PPE is worn and nobody runs equipment they are not trained on.
Take part in incident and near miss investigations.
Keep housekeeping and workshop organisation to a high standard.
Equipment, Tooling & Materials
Keep machines, tooling and equipment in good working order, including routine preventive maintenance.
Report faults and get repairs organised quickly to keep downtime down, keep Ops Manager informed
Recommend replacement or additional equipment to the Operations Manager.
Work with Ops Manager to ensure materials, components and consumables are there for the jobs coming up, and flag shortages early.
Keep material wastage down and make sure stock is stored and handled properly.
Receipt purchase orders upon arrival and report discrepancies and hand delivery notes to Ops Manager
Improvement & Reporting
Look for practical ways to improve workflow, layout, tooling and methods, and encourage the team to put ideas forward.
Write down the standard method for the jobs the workshop repeats often.
Give the Operations Manager a regular update on job completion against due dates, hours booked against estimates, rework and scrap, downtime and any safety issues.
Key Working Relationships
The Production Supervisor works closely with the Operations Manager, Sales Engineers, Engineering and Design, Purchasing, Stores, the CNC machinists, hydraulic technicians and assembly staff, and Administration.
Key Performance Expectations
Success in the role will be measured by:
Jobs finished on time and to specification.
Hours booked in line with estimates and fewer job overruns.
Less rework, scrap and downtime.
Good use of the team and the machines.
A safe, tidy and well organised workshop.
A capable, accountable production team.
Authority & Accountability
The Production Supervisor has day to day authority to:
Allocate and prioritise production work and assign employees to jobs.
Adjust daily priorities to meet customer requirements.
Stop work where there is a safety or serious quality concern.
Require rework where workmanship does not meet requirements.
Recommend training, equipment and process improvements.
Escalate performance, quality, safety or production concerns to the Operations Manager.
Decisions on budgets, capital equipment, staffing levels, pricing, delivery commitments to customers and formal employment matters rest with the Operations Manager or Director/s
The Production Supervisor is accountable for the workshop running safely, efficiently and to Hytech's standards for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.