Production Supervisor - Pittsburg South

ABOUT EAGLEPICHER

EaglePicher Technologies is driving the electrification of defense, aviation and space. We provide the broadest range of battery systems in the world for the most demanding applications. We develop leading-edge products that make drones fly higher, undersea vessels run longer, aircraft fly farther, rockets launch safely and satellites operate longer. With our cutting-edge research and manufacturing, we continue to set new standards in the industry. For 100 years, we have provided mission-critical power solutions to the defense, aviation and space markets. EaglePicher provides custom battery assemblies, battery management systems, pyrotechnic devices and other power solutions.

Our employees are passionate, dedicated and empowered to realize our vision.  We strive for the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds personalities and perspectives, and to ensure this works, we create an inclusive work environment that places a premium on communication and collaboration.  At EaglePicher, we will give you the opportunity to harness all that is within you with access to the latest tools, information and training.

EaglePicher is headquartered in Joplin, MO with manufacturing and research and development facilities in Joplin, MO, Seneca, MO, Pittsburg, KS, East Greenwich, RI and in Southbridge, MA.

For more information visit www.eaglepicher.com

ABOUT THE POSITION

This is a hands-on, working supervisor in a CNC manufacturing environment supporting government and defense-related customers. This role is responsible for leading daily shop floor operations, supervising personnel, establishing best practices, and ensuring safety, quality, and performance standards are consistently met.

• Communicate job expectations and evaluates job results through effective coaching, counseling and disciplining of employees. Must initiate, coordinate and enforce systems, policies and procedures including visual management systems and attendance tracking.
• Ensures employees in production area are provided with specific direction and empowered to meet daily operational goals. 
• Ensures employees in production area maintain compliance with training requirements and are properly on-boarded.  Document processes, standard work instructions and ensure staff are cross-trained to provide adequate coverage.
• Improve effectiveness and efficiency through continuous improvement activities
• Responsible for creating a safe work environment, training individuals on proper safeguards including PPE, monitoring the work environment for safety risks and ergonomic issues; participates in and conducts safety audits including recommendation and implementation of corrective actions.
• Establish effective working relationships with all departments and external parties to provide customer-focused improvement activity.
• Act as a working supervisor in a CNC manufacturing shop, providing direct leadership and hands-on support
• Establish, document, and enforce manufacturing best practices to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance
• Monitor employee performance and conduct ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance appraisals
• Ensure adherence to government and customer requirements, including documentation, quality standards, and process controls
• Gather, monitor, and report on key metrics, such as productivity, quality, scrap, rework, and safety performance
• Ensure employees are properly trained and compliant with company policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned by Management

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• 5–7 years of supervising employees in a manufacturing environment, preferably CNC machining
• Strong understanding of CNC manufacturing processes and production flow
• Experience working with government or defense customers is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop employees
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in manufacturing
• Able to read and interpret technical documents and specifications.
• Experience with implementation of automated equipment from start-up to full-scale production preferred.
• Familiarity with current versions of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experienced at using an MOS, ERP or the like preferred.
• CAD/CAM software experience preferred

PERKS OF BEING AN EAGLEPICHER EMPLOYEE
Some of the great things about being an EaglePicher employee include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;
• 10 paid holidays and PTO;
• Matching 401K;
• Annual Profit Sharing;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Dependent scholarship programs.