Cutting & Forming Cell Manufacturing Supervisor

    Highlights

    Step into a high-energy sheet metal fabrication cell at Argon where safety, ISO-driven quality, and on-time performance are non-negotiable. Performance improvement: increase direct labor efficiency and indirect productivity using daily Time Variance Report analysis.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMilwaukee, WI

    Description

    Own the Cell. Deliver the Standard.

    Step into a high-energy sheet metal fabrication cell at Argon where safety, ISO-driven quality, and on-time performance are non-negotiable. Your challenge: lead people and processes so lasers, turrets, and press brakes hit plan—every shift.

    Core Outcomes

    • Safety leadership: set expectations, audit behaviors, and enforce Argon policies without compromise.
    • ISO compliance: drive QAP adherence, follow work instructions, and use inspection equipment correctly.
    • Schedule control: manage the Foreman’s Report, expedite across departments, and keep work flowing.
    • Performance improvement: increase direct labor efficiency and indirect productivity using daily Time Variance Report analysis.

    How You’ll Execute

    • Translate drawings and blueprints into executable setups and programs.
    • Stage everything needed—materials, skids, boxes, fixtures, stays, and tooling—so jobs start on time.
    • Align resources: coordinate headcount, assign work, and schedule overtime to meet demand.
    • Communicate quickly and clearly via meetings and email; remove ambiguity and roadblocks.
    • Keep the area clean and organized; ensure housekeeping standards are met.

    Team Development & Governance

    • Train, monitor, and enforce Argon procedures: Safety, Job Travelers, JobBOSS transactions, program control, schedule discipline, issuing materials, early problem identification, continuous improvement, handling quantity discrepancies, and skids/packaging standards.
    • Coach for morale and mastery—address issues promptly and foster growth and development.
    • Review, correct, and approve daily attendance and job records.

    Quality & Equipment

    • Conduct first-article, in-process, and final inspections as required.
    • Maintain working knowledge of lasers, turrets, and press brakes.
    • Bonus capability: perform basic maintenance with documentation; escalate equipment concerns to your supervisor immediately.
    • When needed, set up and operate equipment in your area.

    What You Bring

    • Proven leadership and people management.
    • Lean manufacturing acumen with coaching and mentoring experience.
    • ERP proficiency (JobBOSS or similar).
    • Ability to read blueprints and apply ISO-compliant inspection methods.

    “All other duties as assigned” and disciplined housekeeping are part of the standard you uphold.

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