Assistant Supervisor-Electrical

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To lead the planning and execution of the work efforts for assigned department to maintain the quality and integrity of products at the lowest possible cost.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• With input from the Department Supervisor, gives direction to designated work teams with responsibility for maintaining production schedules, quality of work, and planning and assigning duties.
• Assists in the direction of efforts in assigned departments, including supervision of staff and associated personnel actions.
• Ensures department work areas are safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant through training, implementation of EHS policies, and continuous improvement.
• Assists in the creation and maintenance of training matrices of personnel and associated documentation.
• Interfaces with supporting departments as required.
• Ensures adequate resources are in place for employees to perform daily operations, including materials, tools, and training.
• Completes installation of large wire connectors, different-sized multi-pin connectors, cable assemblies, ESD material handling, and installation of fiber optic cables.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Using processes established by engineering, ensures consistency of operation and quality; offers suggestions for improvement of processes.
• Assists with problem-solving, corrective action, and root-cause analysis.
• Solves problems using established policies and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities to solve problems & improve performance.
• Interviews and selects applicants to meet headcount needs determined by the director of manufacturing operations.
• Recommends termination of employees for policy violations or performance-related issues with the approval of the director of manufacturing operations and HR.
• Recognizes issues, problems, or opportunities & determines whether action is appropriate.
• Demonstrates honesty; keeps commitments; behaves in a consistent manner.
• Treats people fairly with dignity & respect.
• Coaches subordinates in accomplishing specific tasks or solving problems.
• Identifies opportunities to meet goals & objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Understanding of modern manufacturing methods.
• Ability to understand and interpret customer specifications.
• Understands the importance of effective conflict resolution.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Basic computer skills required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education/Licensure/Credentials: 2 year college/university education, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in manufacturing, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Required: IPC J-STD, IPC-610 and IPC/WHMA-620 certifications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Shop Floor environment/shared workbench or workstation.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate constant noise (machine motors, large fans).
• Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• The employee frequently is required to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance.