• Fabrication Department Head

    Knight Sign Industries, Inc.
    • Manufacturing
    • Full Time
    • Pay Based on Experience

    Location: 5959 Knight Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405

    POSITION SUMMARY:
    Supervises Fabrication department personnel in accomplishing duties related to manufacturing, repairing, inspecting and storing a variety of sign products. Stores inventories and accounts for materials, equipment and supplies. Operates a variety of computerized and mechanized tools and equipment. Organizes and maintains supplies, material and product storage areas. Coordinates activities of the department. Drives company non-commercial vehicles. Occasionally makes overnight trips. Reports to the Shop Foreman in Tuscaloosa, AL.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    GENERAL:
    - Supervises work of Fabrication Department personnel.
    - Directs and assists in the manufacture of product as specified in work order per production schedule.
    - Ensures compliance with appropriate UL policy and practice.
    - Coordinates with other departments to assure responsiveness and schedule compliance.
    - Oversees the safe operation of all company equipment including: computerized performer machine and router, hydraulic brake, hydraulic shear, radial arm saw, welders, industrial lift truck, pallet jacks, hand jacks, dollies, overhead hoist, and other related equipment.
    - Conducts routine periodic inventories to count and record stock items.
    - Implements company quality assurance program.
    - Implements company continuous improvement program.
    - Trains new employees on department functions including safety, machine operation, forklift operation, plant procedures and company policy.
    - Attends and participates in various scheduled and short notice meetings.
    - Works five consecutive 8-hour days within normal business hours (7:30am-4:15pm)

    SUPERVISORY:
    - Coordinates production schedule with other department heads and shop foreman.
    - Plans and develops work schedules and equipment usage schedules.
    - Tracks and records material and labor.
    - Develops and maintains close loops systems and procedures for all department activity.
    - Explains company and department policies to department personnel, enforces safety regulations and adheres to codes and standards.
    - Ensures all material and in process product is handled, stored, processed manufactured and staged in an efficient and effective manner.
    - Maintains order and layout so that everything has a place and everything is in its place.
    - Controls inventory levels, minimizes inventory on hand while at the same time eliminates downtime due to out of stock conditions.
    - Executes and documents company established preventive maintenance inspection and service schedule for assigned equipment.
    - Supervises/ensures the proper disposal of controlled waste product and material in accordance with applicable federal, state and local guidelines and requirements.
    - Maintains appropriate records of waste disposition.
    - Assists in personnel management activities including counseling and issue resolution.

    OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
    - Occasionally travels to visit other company facilities or customers.
    - Maintains neat and well-organized workspace.
    - Other duties assigned.

    SUPERVISORY CHAIN:
    This position reports to the Shop Foreman: supervises multiple direct reporting employees in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education and experience: Graduation from high school or GED, valid driver’s license. Four years experience with industrial sheet metal fabrication or electrical assembly systems desirable.

    NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES.
    - Knowledge of industrial sheet metal fabrication and electrical assembly process and procedures.
    - Knowledge of quality control systems and procedures.
    - Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
    - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department heads, managers, employees, vendors and sub-contractors.
    - Skill/ability to learn to operate the listed tools and equipment.
    - Ability to read and understand work orders, spreadsheets, and other written instructions.
    - Ability to understand and follow company policy and procedure.
    - Ability and willingness to work as a part of a team.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to stand for extended periods of time on concrete or gravel; talk and hear, use hands to manipulate tools, handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is routinely required to walk and climb ladders. The employees must routinely lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision and ability to adjust focus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:
    Workspace is an industrial plant setting. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate but on occasion can be loud. The work environment includes a heated plant and warehouse as well as outdoors. The environment is often dusty and/or dirty.

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