Tool & Gauge Department Supervisor

Company: The Timken Company
Location: Iron Station
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Your Career Begins at Timken
If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.Purpose and Scope:Supervise 24/7 operation of the tool crib, inspection lab, machinists, and process tool grinders to ensure that accurate records and adequate quantities of quality tooling and gauges are available to meet manufacturing schedules. Manage a well-qualified team and communicate with all levels of management and hourly employees. Responsibilities: Support to all producing departments by maintaining adequate levels of tooling and masters and insuring tooling is delivered to producing departments on a timely basis.Maintain quality control over tooling and masters, made in house or purchased from outside vendors, by auditing all tooling to insure quality standards and print specifications are met and by coordinating with the Engineering Department, Production Control, Purchasing, Production Planning, etc.Investigate alternate sources of tooling repair to maintain a high standard of quality repair work at the lowest possible cost.Maintain well-trained hourly workforce by certification programs and retraining as new technology is integrated into the work. These would include EDIS, CMS, ESPC, computer software programs and TIMS. Delegate responsibilities to shift associates to keep the work flow and communications between shifts balanced. Communicate effectively the activities of the department, personnel, production, etc. through written reports and through attendance at various meetings and seminars. Maintain a safe work environment and delegate housekeeping duties for the department.Write and/or approve procedures for department.Maintain a Tool Inventory Management System (TIMS). Requirements: Technical/Functional Skills Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills including training, team building, coaching/development Demonstrated knowledge and experience with precision gauging (masters, electronic and pneumatic gauging equipment, etc.) Proficiency in Excel, SAP, Shop Floor Systems, etc. Experience with Quality Management Systems including calibration Five years experience in Tool Engineering/Manufacturing (materials, tolerances, ability to read and understand prints) and Supervision (24/7 operation) Strong problem-solving skills and lean manufacturing experience Education Bachelor Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field preferredAll qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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