Mechanical Assembly Supervisor

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Writing skills
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Microsoft Excel
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Management
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Manufacturing

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Education

Associate's degree
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Languages

Spanish

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Pay

$70,000 - $90,000 a year
 
Full job description
CAF is an international market leader for the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for integrated transport systems at the forefront of technology that provides high value added sustainable mobility for its customers. We are proud to be recognized for our versatility, flexibility and for our capacity to constantly adapt and innovate.

CAF USA is located in Elmira Heights, New York which is part of the Southern Finger Lakes areas. The area is ideally situated for those who want to be in proximity to large metropolitan areas, but live a life made far richer by connecting to nature and community, making a difference in the lives of their neighbors and taking advantage of the opportunity to develop a fulfilling work life balance that ideally suits who they are.

Overview
The successful candidate will directly supervise employees in the Final Assembly Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Functions and responsibilities
Plan, layout, and install a wide variety of parts and equipment
Supervises work crews to insure compliance with engineering documentation, or other applicable codes in daily work execution.
Develops and implements standard work procedures to continually improve overall team productivity. Trains and informs employees of new work methods or procedures.
Responsible for safe work practices. Maintains a safe work environment and ensures work crews follow safe practices and EHS programs. Trains employees on changes in safety regulations, work policies, codes, and standards.
Schedules, assigns, and monitors the work of Mechanical line personnel working on multiple projects.
Identifies, recommends and prioritizes the acquisition of tools to improve overall efficiency of the department.
Develop skills and abilities of team members.
Validate and update department training curriculum by reviewing existing material and revising as necessary, and ensure all department employees complete required training.
Be able to make decisions based on knowledge and experience. Has a good reasoning ability and understands when a problem needs to be reported
Communicates CAF USA job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate the scheduling of work and delegation of responsibilities to Team Leaders
Clearly communicates responsibilities and expectations to employees, schedules time off & documents attendance, and ensures that employees meet performance objectives for both quality and quantity of work.
Provides support of equipment and supply inventories.
Provides motivation, feedback, coaching, guidance, and discipline to employees with assistance from Management.
Analyze, compile, and conduct regularly scheduled performance reviews for employees with input and assistance from the Management. Provide input and feedback to Management regarding employee performance.
Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Work in cooperation with safety leadership in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
Training/Education required
2 year degree or equalivent experience
Project and /or line management experience
Microsoft Excel knowledge is a must.
Qualifications/Requirements
Ability to work in a high pressure environment
7-10 years technical experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
10 years of experience in a supervisory, lead, foreman, etc. position
Must be self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills essential for day to day operations.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Understanding oral and written Spanish highly desirable
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be flexible and willing to work all shifts
Safety Requirements
Shall report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident
Shall report any unsafe conditions that are identified in their respective work area to their supervisor
Shall comply with all CAF USA safety policies, procedures, and requirements that are communicated to them, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures
Shall wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is communicated and supplied to them
Shall keep their respective work area clean and orderly at all times
Shall attend all CAF USA required training as soon as possible before the start of their assigned work
Shall NOT operate any CAF USA equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000 to $90,000.