Production Supervisor

Howard Industries, located in Laurel Mississippi is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer.

This position supervises maintenance technicians, outside contractors and additional resources on a project basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory Duties:

• Maintenance Technician task assignments.

• Initiate product & process design changes.

• To design, build and or acquire plant equipment, jigs, and fixtures.

• To identify, justify and implement material and process cost improvements.

• To work with corporate safety dept. personnel to monitor, maintain and provide training for safety programs at the local plant.

Job Duties:

• Participate in product design and evaluation.

• Product/process cost reduction.

• Product/process documentation.

• Prepare and debug turret and press brake programs.

• Project recommendations.

• Provide technical training, support, and direction to manufacturing supervisors and personnel.

• Lead projects to analyze process rejects, scrap, cycle time, etc.; identify & implement corrective actions.

• Participate in RGA analysis and corrective actions.

• To operate within established practices and procedures.

• Cooperate with other departments relative to accomplishing company goals.

• Contribute relevant technical knowledge to Engineering, Manufacturing, and quality staff.

• Be familiar with the proper operation of factory equipment.

• Be familiar with the proper execution of industry-standard tests, industry specifications, and safety standards.

Skills/Qualifications

• Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher degree is required

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is required

• At least 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401K Retirement

• Education Reimbursement

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacations

Salary Dependent upon experience

Career Level Required Experienced Manager

Experience Required 0 to 1 year

Education Required Bachelor's Degree

Job Type Employee

Job Status Full-Time