Cutting and Forming Supervisor

 

 

Join Our Leadership Team as a Cutting and Forming Department Supervisor! 

 

The Role: 
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Manufacturing Supervisor to lead and drive the Cutting and Forming Department. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with leaders across departments to assist and shape the strategic direction of the organization by leading workers who operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, saws, and presses, to cut, bend, straighten, and form metal plates, sheets, and structural shapes according to blueprints and specifications. You’ll bring forward-thinking ideas, a solutions-oriented mindset, and a commitment to excellence, all while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. 

 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Supervise the activities of manufacturing personnel in the assigned department 

• Lead department scheduling and help set priorities based on the company plan 

• Provide leadership in navigating complex challenges, ensuring operational efficiency and organizational success. 

• Supervise inventory compliance and the maintenance of supplies 

• Analyze and provide solutions to manufacturing challenges or problems 

• Sets expectations for the assigned department to ensure safety, quality, cost, delivery, and service 

 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Machine Operations  

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Exceptional strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. 

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders. 

• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening 

 

What Sets You Apart: 

• Demonstrated experience in leading transformative change and driving high-performance teams. 

• Reading and Understanding Blueprints 

• Ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency 

 

Where and When You’ll Work: 

• This position is based on-site at our East Chicago, IN, location, where you’ll collaborate closely with your team in a dynamic workplace. 

• Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, with occasional weekends  

 

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package Will Look Like: 

 

• Wage - $65,440 to 83,895 annually 

 

Benefits: 

 

• Competitive Salary  

• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays