Supervisor, Fabrication and Machine Shop
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation. GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA.
WHY GILLIG
Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit busesRenowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented cultureStable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits
About The Role
As a Fabrication and Machine Shop Supervisor at GILLIG, you will be making a daily impact in a stable company within a critical US infrastructure industry.
We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Production Supervisor to oversee the Fabrication and Machine Center in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You are responsible for safely and efficiently leading our internal Fabrication and Machine Center. This position is responsible for all aspects of leading and managing a staff of approximately 15 - 20 union employees.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL
Coach and mentor union employees; initiating and administering systems, policies and procedures in accordance with company policies and union agreementsEnsure proper training, safe and orderly working conditions, and efficient use of labor, material and tools.Optimize material flow by monitoring steps of the manufacturing process personnel and resources.Monitor operations to improve methods, avoid delays, and reduce wasteParticipate in root cause analysis seeking problem resolution. Recommend, implement and maintain corrective action with a continual focus on process improvementInitiate or approve related requests for equipment or staff assistanceExpertly manage competing prioritiesWork closely with multiple departments, including Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, Sales and Warehouse to optimize GILLIG's internal Supply ChainEnsure the continuous improvement of quality, service and total cost in support of our business goals.Perform other duties as required
Basic Qualifications
High School DiplomaMinimum 8 years Fab/Machine Shop experienceMinimum 4 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environmentProfessional knowledge of industrial safety procedures, shop operations, fabrication and machine shop equipmentRead and interpret technical drawings of components and weldmentsStrong problem-solving skills, organization skills, and attention to detailProficiency in software systems such as Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ERP systems a plusAbility to create, analyze and make decisions based off large amounts of dataExcellent verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge and understanding of G CodeExperience with Trumpf equipment and CNC routers preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to lift 30 lbs.Assignments are complex and broad in scope requiring outstanding creativity, superior initiative, judgment, and leadershipOvertime as needed to include 3-4 mandatory Saturday work daysRegularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally kneel or squatStandard start time: 5:00 a.m.
EXPECTED COMPENSATION
$75,000 - $275,000/annual salary + bonus + premium benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.
GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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