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American Plating Solutions
Polishing Supervisor
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What they do
A Finisher, Polisher, or Buffer cleans, sands and polishes materials such as wood, stone, plastic, or metal used in manufacturing processes. Performs finishing and polishing done at the final stages of production to prepare goods for consumers.
$42,817 / year median in Indiana
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Polishing Supervisor American Plating Solutions Fort Wayne, IN Job Details Full-time From $50,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Manufacturing management Staff supervision Sanding tools Machine operation High school diploma or GED Associate's degree Manufacturing company experience Polishing Machine finishing Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description Polishing Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the workflow in the polishing department. Maintain all quality standards by enforcing organizational standards, safety practices, & promoting a safe work environment.
- Must be able to meet all auto polishing machine & back stand polishing machine job descriptions.
- Use of hand tools to maintain polishing machines
- Inspect and identify potential defective material
- Identify parts by part number, appearance, etc.
- Must complete all daily paperwork, including payroll.
- Ensure operation of equipment and call for repairs as necessary
- Ensure the training of employees the polishing process meet company quality guidelines
- Must continually monitor daily progress of the department including shift capacity opportunities and /or constraints.
- Knowledge of departmental procedures.
- Monitor and own all consumables in the polishing department.
- Track out all daily outputs
- Develop KPIs for department
- Understand the training matrix to determine how many employees are trained or signed off in each skilled area and staff as needed.
- Communicate any issues or concerns to management.
- Misc. Duties as instructed by Plant Manager Work Experience Requirements
- Experience with various polishing methods and equipment.
- General mechanical awareness in operation automated polishing & sanding equipment.
- Be able to follow instructions Education / Physical Requirements
- High School Diploma / Associate's Degree
- 1 -2 years' experience in manufacturing supervision setting
- Ability to light 50 pounds on a continual basis
- Ability to stand for several hours at a time, bending and stooping