Fabrication Supervisor - Ventrac

Ventrac, located in Orrville, Ohio, is a division of The Toro Company. Ventrac is a premier innovator of equipment for turf and landscape grounds management, sidewalk snow removal, and specialty grounds care maintenance. Built for performance with quality to last, Ventrac equipment is ideal for golf course turf management, sports fields, collegiate campuses, residential and commercial property maintenance, and public green spaces.

This supervisor is responsible for facets of production within the Fabrication department (excludes welding). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: timely scheduling of workflow through the department, maintaining efficient processes, the quality of work produced, employee management, safety of work environment, and maintenance of CNC production  order to grow and build a successful career with Ventrac/The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:
* Meet or surpass company goals & objectives through effective management of personnel, equipment, processes, materials, etc.
* Ensure safe, quality production on a consistent basis, and create an environment of continuous improvement to help meet the increasing expectations of our customers as it relates to quality / delivery / cost.
* Ensuring metal working and metal forming work centers are running as required to meet daily targets. Workstations include:
Laser Cutters, Brake Presses, Other presses, Saw, Turning/Milling Machines, Drilling, Bending, Etc.
* Programming – having accurate processes to provide programs to the CNC machines.

PERSONNEL
* Training persons to operate equipment
* Coordinating work schedules
* Hiring, performance reviews, conflict resolution (incorporating HR Department as needed)
* Establish department & Employee Development Plans to develop highly effective teams at all levels
* Ability to establish positive employee relations and maintain confidentiality
* Ensures safety policies are adhered to, and promotes & encourages a clean & organized work environment
* Maintain open lines of communication with other departments to better optimize VPI operations, such as changing course to expedite parts for Engineering, Parts Dept., etc.

MAINTENANCE
* Ensuring preventative maintenance is performed on CNC equipment in a predictable & timely manner
* Ordering consumables & maintaining key replacement parts on the shelf

PROCESSES & MATERIALS
* Ensuring proper operation of the Fabrication work centers
* Growing & refining processes, such as speeds, shifts & employee work schedules, raw material supply processes, etc. to meet ever-changing company needs
* Identification & troubleshooting of process discrepancies
* Maintaining quality control & regulatory documentation of system operation
* Monitor & order materials/consumables including sheet steel, machine lubricants, laser lenses, etc.
** Required Qualifications
*** Minimum high school diploma
* Minimum 3 years of applicable work experience
* Excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving
* Demonstrated organizational skills
* Demonstrated leadership skills
* Strong communication skills
* Self-motivated individual who understands the importance of time constraints
* Must be flexible with work schedule and overtime hours
** Preferred Qualification
*** Some College Preferred
* 5 years of Manufacturing management experience in Fabrication
* 5 years of manufacturing management experience supervising at least 20 employees

At Ventrac we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Ventrac offers employees at our Orrville, OH location a variety of perks, including:
* * Dress for your day* - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.
* * Location* – Located in the heart of Orrville, a small town with a busy manufacturing industry, we have a family-like work atmosphere. We are around 10 minutes from U.S. Route 30 and Route 585 for easy travel.
* * Volunteerism* - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20…