Abrasives Specialist

Job Summary (Overview)

The Abrasives Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Abrasives

Department in a hands-on manufacturing environment. This position provides direction and support to

department employees while remaining actively involved in production, scheduling, quality, trouble

shooting and workflow. The Abrasives Manager is responsible for ensuring work is completely safe,

efficiently, accurately, and on schedule while meeting customer and company quality standards. The

ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can effectively manage people while also understanding

and supporting the technical and production requirements of the abrasive manufacturing, including

the mixing and processing of raw materials used to produce abrasive stones and components for

tooling.

Job Description

Oversee daily operations and workflow within the Abrasives Department.

Lead, train, coach, and support department employees to ensure production goals and quality

standards are met.

Plan and coordinate daily production activities based customer requirements and production

schedules.

Ensure raw materials, including bond, diamonds, and other materials, are properly handled

measured, mixed (using weight scales), and processed according to established specifications

and procedures.

Monitor production processes to ensure consistency, quality and accuracy.

Troubleshoot production and material related issues and work with employees and

management to find effective solutions.

Monitor department supplies, materials, and inventory needs and communicate shortages or

concerns to management.

Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, productivity, and product quality.

Generate in-process work orders.

Enter new work orders based on sales orders.

Review replenishment reports – Abrasives (below min quantities).

Generate in-process work orders based on Tooling Rework requests.

Generate new master work order.

Creating designs for new stone configurations.

Updating Technical Specification Sheets (i.e., bond type, crystal type, pressure type, density

type, etc.).

Oversee and control documents that drive the sinter press process.

Training Sinter Press Operators.

Abrasive Department Maintenance.

Sinter Press Calibration.

Scheduling the daily workflow.

Sintering – slotted stones, hard stones, small sticks, high scrap jobs.

Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.

Job Title: Abrasives Department Lead

Reports To:

Tooling Manager

Required Skills and Education

Demonstrated proficiency in mathematics, with strong communication and mechanical, and computer

skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Minimum of five years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least two

years of supervisory or leadership experience. Experience in abrasive manufacturing, diamond

tooling, material mixing/formulation, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.

Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to understand and troubleshoot

manufacturing processes.

Good organizational and time management skills.

Ability to prioritize multiple production requirements in a fast paced environment.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Ability to work effectively with management and other departments.

Ability to work independently while also being team oriented leader.

High school diploma or GED required. Technical, vocational, or manufacturing related education is

preferred. Equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on manufacturing experience

may be considered.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Work is performed in manufacturing setting with exposure to machinery, noise, and temperature

variations. This role requires regular walking, standing, bending, and lifting of materials or equipment,

and employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. while following all safety procedures and PPE

requirements.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or

responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities

may change at any time with or without notice.