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Machining Department Supervisor (Relocate to Virginia Beach)

Virginia Beach, VA

Are you are leader who possesses a passion for high speed machining and tight tolerances? If so, we have an awesome opportunity!

Position Highlightss:

  • Leadership - Run the 1st shift as your business, manufacturing millions of precision machined parts. CHECK OUT OUR VIRTUAL PLANT TOUR,
  • Visibility - Newly created position, professional will be able to forge their own path.
  • Challenge - Work with Machining Engineers, Leads, Scheduling, and other Production departments to create new and innovative solutions which ultimately will increase volume and quality
  • Quality of Life - CHECK IT OUT: LOCATED IN THE AMAZING VIRGINIA BEACH AREA!

Reporting directly to the Production Engineering Manager, the position will be responsible to:

  • Directs, supervises and coordinates set-ups and operations in order to provide economical part/product manufacturing that meets quality, quantity, schedule and cost requirements.
  • Organizes and assigns work, utilizing available skills, knowledge and experience, labor hours, machines and tooling most efficiently in order to obtain the most favorable machining costs, quality and workmanship.
  • Provides regular training, instruction, guidance and close surveillance on set-up procedures and machining operations.
  • Maintains and improves department KPIs.
  • Leads continuous improvement efforts such as Kaizen events, Team oriented maintenance and 5S initiatives.
  • Analyzes and diagnoses machining and fixture problems, machine malfunctions, etc., to expedite and coordinate corrective and preventive procedures and to prevent excessive downtime and interrupted schedules.
  • Works with Machining Engineers, Leads, Scheduling, and other Production departments to assist with work simplification, cost reduction, new tooling and methods, labor hour planning, scheduling, machine repairing and maintenance.
  • Develops new processes and initiates process improvements.
  • Maintains appropriate levels of labor in accordance with skill requirements, work levels and schedules, labor hour and training programs.
  • Maintains conformance with STIHL Inc. employee and safety rules and regulations, issues STIHL Inc. policy violation warnings and administers approved disciplinary measures when necessary.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience supervising a high volume/speed Production CNC Machining Department.
  • Strong technical knowledge of CNC Machines including troubleshooting, startups, operation and maintenance.
  • Basic understanding of CMM machines and programming.
  • Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques using 8D and 5Y methodologies.
  • Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 etc.

Are you ready to join a company with competitive compensation and superb benefits?

Power up your Career with STIHL!

To apply, visit www.stihlcareers.com

EOE/ Drug Free Workplace

*"Number one selling brand" is based on syndicated Irwin Broh Research (commercial landscapers) as well as independent consumer research of 2009-2011 U.S. sales and market share data for the gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment category combined sales to consumers and commercial landscapers.

Why STIHL?

We are the #1 selling brand of outdoor handheld power equipment in the United States.*

Our modern Virginia Beach facility is a highly vertically integrated manufacturing facility of 1,000,000 square feet. STIHL Inc. distribution and sales centers are located in six diverse U.S. locations.

Don't miss the #1 opportunity of your career — join the industry leader in quality and innovation.


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