Raw Material & Shear Room Supervisor

List Date: 02/06/2025

Location: St. Paul, MN

This position determines material requirements and is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in cutting, punching, shearing, slitting metal sheets, and metal strips.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Determine lot number and part number used on each job.

·        Create work instruction for shearing and disposition of material to be used or discarded.

·        Substitute material if feasible.

·        Post materials to jobs when needed.

·        Determine proper bill of material quantities.

·        Work with purchasing to determine proper quantities and delivery locations.

·        Supervise and coordinate the activities of shear operators, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing guidance and support as needed.

·        Ensure shear operations are performed in accordance with established quality standards, including inspecting material for defects.

·        Monitor production schedules and adjust staffing levels as needed to meet production targets.

·        Coordinate with other departments, such as engineering and maintenance, to ensure equipment is properly maintained and repaired.

·        Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures, including conducting regular safety audits and providing training to staff as needed.

·        Monitor and analyze production data to identify opportunities for improvement and implementing changes as needed.

·        Maintain accurate records of production activity, including production rates, downtime, and materials usage.

·        Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities for cost savings.

·        Unload incoming materials from trucks.

·        Receives and issues materials.

·        Weigh outgoing scrap and record amounts in log.

·        Ensure compliance with all relevant ISO and AS procedures specific to the job function.

·        Perform activities of workers supervised.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role, a shear supervisor in metal stamping must have strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of metal stamping processes and equipment. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities is also essential. Relevant experience in metal stamping or a related field is required. Additionally, experience in supervising and leading teams is highly desirable. You must be a team player and a change agent as the Manufacturing Controller may assign additional tasks. 

Skills and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift and crane certificate required.
• Knowledge of metal materials.