Processing Supervisor - Baker

**Evaluation

Hire**

$90,000 - $100,000 a year, depending on experience

**Monday

Friday 7 am - 4 pm**

Position

Summary

Express Employment Professionals Downtown Baton Rouge is currently seeking a Processing Supervisor for a Local Client in Baker, Louisiana. The Processing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of approximately 5 - 8 Machine Operators and Warehouse personnel engaged in the receipt, storage, processing, and packaging of products and materials in their facility.

The ideal candidate would be someone who has 3-5 years of supervising experience, experience working in a warehouse doing shipping and receiving, inventory control, cycle counts, handling personnel, and is comfortable filling in and doing all duties of the warehouse and shop when needed. Someone who has a degree in any Industrial field like Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Project Management, etc., and wants to get into a great long-term career opportunity with room for growth and great benefits would be a great candidate for this position.

Key

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Operations Manager to support the successful completion of daily operations, department objectives, and company goals.
• Provide direct supervision of processing personnel, including performance management, employee development, and training.
• Review production schedules and determine staffing, labor, and resource requirements needed to complete assigned work.
• Review and interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders, and communicate job requirements and responsibilities to processing staff.
• Establish, modify, and implement work processes to maintain production schedules while maximizing the capabilities of available machinery and equipment.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve production processes, equipment performance, product quality, and overall department efficiency.
• Track and maintain accurate inventory accountability through processing reports, cycle counts, and other inventory control measures.
• Review labor time reports to identify opportunities to improve productivity, maximize labor utilization, and reduce downtime.
• Oversee order processing to maximize material utilization, improve yield, and reduce scrap.
• Identify and implement ideas for ongoing improvements to manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment.
• Monitor and maintain accountability for all tooling, materials, and supplies used within the processing department.
• Lead, coach, and develop processing employees in quality systems, production standards, and continuous improvement practices to achieve and exceed established performance metrics.
• Assist with processing department duties as needed to maintain workflow and ensure customer orders are completed and shipped on schedule.
• Consistently follow all safety requirements, quality standards, handbook policies, and established procedures.

Required

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Experience using ACAD or a comparable drafting, drawing, or nesting software program

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, accountability, and self-motivation
• Maintains a high level of integrity and sets a positive example for team members
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, train, and develop employees
• Ability to promote a culture focused on continuous improvement, efficiency, and forward thinking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Strong ability to analyze information, track performance, and maintain accurate accountability

Compensation

& Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities within operations and manufacturing
• Benefits package may include:- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement plan options
  • Safety and skills training programs

Work

Environment

• Industrial warehouse and metal processing environment
• Frequent exposure to machinery, moving equipment, metal products, noise, heat, and humidity
• Requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and material handling throughout the shift
• Regular lifting of materials up to 50 lbs
• Strong focus on workplace safety, quality, and operational efficiency

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Project Management
• CNC Programming
• Supervisory Experience
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Shipping/Receiving
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Inventory Management & Control

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Plasma Cutter
• CAM Software
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)