Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in Automotive News. A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for supervising and overseeing the set-up, test, and adjustments of manufacturing machinery for Steel Stampings Presses. Responsible for productions schedules and posting of daily work assignments based upon production needs and individual strengths. Must be shop floor orientated and provide hands-on product/process support for all reports on a daily basis. This individual will be the driver behind product/process safety, quality, delivery and morale. Accountable for continuous improvement of assigned department as well as training and development of direct reports.

• Must be able to work on 3rd shift
• Communicates, trains, guides and coaches employees to achieve operational initiatives that optimize team efforts in the manufacturing of high-quality products.
• Supervise and maintain all Stamping Presses
• Must have mechanical aptitude
• Must be capable of obtaining crane certification and operation of overhead crane
• Must be capable of obtaining lift truck certification and operation of a lift truck
• Must be capable of loading steel coils up to 40,000 lbs. on to press uncoiler
• Accurately feed steel to press and align steel with press dies
• Must be responsible for ensuring an acceptable first and last off production part
• Evaluates interpersonal skills, provides feedback and recommends as well as methods to improve interpersonal communications.
• Schedules and assigns personnel to work according to the demand of the manufacturing schedules.
• Continually assesses the limitations of equipment capacity and material supply to directly adjust personnel for optimization of manufacturing output.
• Assesses each employees abilities and skills to match with capabilities required for each area of the manufacturing floor.
• Continuously monitors and tracks output, manufacturing processes, labor efficiencies, direct operating expenses and quality indicators for assigned cost centers.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.

• 1-3 years related work experience
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Labour Laws.
• Conflict Resolution Management and Time Management.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, problem solving, teamwork interpersonal and leadership skills..
• Effective use of technology, instruments, tools and information systems.
• Ability to seek a team approach.
• Ability to give guidance and direction to Autmated Line Tenders, Automatic Press Operators, and Die Setters as required.
• Must have experience with transfer press, tandem press and autmatic press set up and operations strongly preferred
• Must have experience with Metal Stamping
• Die Set-up
• Hi-lo
• Crane Operation
• Ability to set direction, make decisions and oversee the line with little to no direct supervision.
• Solid computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite.
• Availability to support/operate on off shifts as required.
• Ability to deliver business results both independently and through others.

Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.
Lots of growth opportunity.
The companys young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.
Not just a joba great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.