K & S Manufacturing

Are you looking for a collaborative culture that values their employees?

Are you interested in working in a growing manufacturing company?

Then K & S Manufacturing has a position for you.

We are currently hiring a Shop Supervisor

K & S Manufacturing History …

An agile manufacturing approach allows us to meet compressed timelines for a variety of customers in very competitive markets. A commitment to continuous improvement and vertical integration drives our ongoing investment in people, processes, and technology. K&S also invests in the latest, state of the art equipment housed in our modern facilities.

K&S only manufactures for our customers. We do not manufacture our own branded products. This ensures we are focused solely on generating competitive advantage for our customers.

Thomas Klusken, a military veteran, founded K&S Tool & Die in 1974. Servicing major OEMs, he had the vision to evolve K&S into a vertically integrated contract manufacturer. Our rich heritage as die makers and tool manufacturers—coupled with our manufacturing execution system—delivers supplier-led innovation. The outcome of his vision and the confidence entrusted in K&S over 40 years is reflected in the diverse markets we currently serve.

• Agriculture
• Engine large and small
• Construction
• Large truck
• On-and-Off highway
• Power transmission
• Process equipment
• Rail
• Seating
• Thermal transfer
• Turf care

JOB PURPOSE 

Assist the Plant Manager in overseeing the production activities, job status, and directing employees within assigned department. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and coordinate production operations, personnel, quality control, maintenance and related operations as they pertain to the department.
• Plan, organize, assign and schedule equipment workload.
• Work with mentor to instruct and train personnel on proper set-up of machines, fixtures, gauges and production jobs including teardown.
• Expedite production; investigate delays and initiate corrective actions to assure economical production through efficient procedures.
• Collaborate with and assist respective department supervisors to determine special customer instructions and adaptations as it relates to the production operations.
• Confer with organizational members to review the needs and requirements of the customer.
• Provide process status and technical information on an as needed basis for the Plant Superintendent, or other respective department supervisor. 
• Enforce policies, processes and systems of the ISO quality management system in supporting the execution of the company business plan.
• Support the commitment of a safe work environment as stated in the Company’s safety vision statement and the safety manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Determine operational sequence for equipment and create programs as needed.
• Provide guidance and assistance for machine set-ups, material handling, and blueprint reading with personnel as needed.

• Handle complaints, disputes, resolve grievances and conflicts with personnel.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School education supplemented by on-the-job training, including outside training.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English with excellent communication skills.
• Successful completion of Pre-Employment physical.

• Minimum of three years experience in supervising manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing business, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of mathematics, including arithmetic, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, probability and statistics.
• Knowledge of computers including Windows and Microsoft Office suite.