Manufacturing and Calibration Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Business Performance

• Achieve business objectives related to safety, quality, on-time delivery (OTD), past due orders, lead time, cost, inventory, and sales.
• Analyze performance gaps, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans.
• Develop, review, and maintain action plans to address operational challenges and drive results.

Manufacturing Supervision

• Lead all manufacturing operations, including scheduling, planning, receiving, production, calibration, testing, document control, packaging, and shipping.
• Manage and develop the personnel supporting these functions while ensuring adherence to approved procedures and company programs.
• Partner with other functional leaders to allocate resources and meet customer and business commitments.

Continuous Improvement & Crane Business System

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using the Crane Business System.
• Improve plant layout, workflow, cell design, standard work, visual management, equipment maintenance, setup reduction, and material replenishment processes.
• Maintain and enhance visual management throughout areas of responsibility.

Equipment & Process Management

• Evaluate equipment capabilities, process limitations, and manufacturing standards.
• Identify and implement new technologies and equipment improvements.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained, safely operated, and capable of meeting production requirements.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all products are manufactured, tested, and calibrated in accordance with engineering specifications and quality assurance requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all company quality systems, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and certifications.

Inventory & Financial Management

• Manage inventory levels to achieve business plan targets.
• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory through effective utilization and substitution strategies.
• Control manufacturing expenses, including supplies, tooling, maintenance, overtime, and labor costs, while operating within budget.
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business or equivalent experience in Operations Management in a manufacturing company.
• 2-4 years experience in operations or engineering capacity.
• Prior experience in planning and manufacturing.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred. Must have previous experience in leading others.
• Understanding and application of lean manufacturing/ problem solving techniques.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Additional information

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.