Midnight Oil · 2 hours ago
Supervisor, Kitting/Assembly
Grayslake,IL,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expMidnight Oil is seeking a Kitting & Assembly Supervisor responsible for the supervision and efficient functioning of all kitting and assembly related activities. The role involves managing staff, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety compliance in the department.
AdvertisingCreative AgencyMarketing
Responsibilities
Responsible for supervising workflow of the schedules and managing staff to achieve manufacturing goals
Responsible for assuring the overall quality of the products being shipped and for supervising in-process inspections and verifications
Responsible for staff evaluations and general employee relations
Makes hiring, promotion, and termination recommendations
Responsible for the safety of department personnel and for assuring compliance with all safety procedures
Interacts with scheduling, customer service, planning and press to assure availability of printed materials to meet delivery requirements
Responsible for determining the most efficient way that a job should be prepared
Ability to work together with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance
Support of Continuous Improvement initiatives
Works overtime when needed
Performs other duties as requested
Oversees daily assignments to Line Leads and General Workers
Approves time off and payroll time
Conflict resolution and general discipline to adhere to rules
Qualification
Required
Vocational/technical degree and/or equivalent experience
5 + years industry experience
Demonstrated skills in navigation and reading job tickets
Demonstrated skills in navigation and operation of production software PSI, E-tickets, and related production e-tools
General knowledge of setup and functionality of Kitting & Assembly line equipment
Hand fulfillment, kitting, and assembly techniques
Company quality requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of basic job layouts and applications, kitting job preparation
Ability to work together with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance
Support of Continuous Improvement initiatives
Ability to communicate/understand written as well as oral instructions
Ability to develop new techniques for handling work
Ability to visually inspect all work for defects
Demonstrate a positive safety attitude
Basic computer skills navigating Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
Ability to lift, push and pull up to 35 lbs
Frequent reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and stooping
Manual dexterity for repetitive work
Frequent walking and standing
Preferred
Front-line supervision experience plus technical and interpersonal skills are helpful but not mandatory
Knowledge of all kitting and assembly procedures
Knowledge of general maintenance procedures
Basic mathematics skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions
Problem solving skills
Company
Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil is a marketing agency that provides go-to-market, brand strategy, print production, structural design, and audience insight.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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