Production Supervisor 1st Shift

Join Gorilla Commercial Vehicle ULC  part of  MAT HD, a leading company making heavy braking parts for different markets. We specialize in brake parts for commercial vehicles. We work with distributors, fleet owners, and OEMs to give the best solutions. We are proud to make high-quality brake shoes, new brake kits, and lined shoes for trucks and buses. If you want a challenging role in a company that values quality and innovation, MAT HD could be right for you!

MAT HD, LLC is a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries. Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

MAT HD (mat-hd.com)

Job Summary

The primary function is to supervise and direct the production of high-quality brake linings by optimizing equipment and team performance.  The worker manages the production operation and works to ensure product quality while achieving production schedules.

Replacement Position

Shift Hours: Mon through Thurs (7:00 am to 5:30 pm) (Fridays as needed)

Compensation Range $65k – CA$75k

Pay is weekly, paid every Friday

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides direction and leadership in resolving technical and production-related problems to ensure completion of weekly schedules.
• Supervise approximately 35 production operators.
• Ensure adherence to all safety and quality requirements.
• Oversees and performs maintenance work necessary in maintaining machine operations.
• Trains machine operators on procedures, methods, problem-solving, programming, quality requirements, and safety.
• Resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent delays. 
• Performs trial and prototype equipment modifications for brake lining equipment.
• Performs set-up operations for all part numbers and verifies quality by dimensional and process material testing.
• Maintains daily production output and quality reports for corporate transmission.
• Maintain inventory of essential production tools and support materials.

Competencies

• Machine reliability experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and management of maintenance activities.
• Lead/Implemented plant preventative maintenance.
• Mechanical/Electrical Devices troubleshooting experience.
• Pneumatic / Hydraulic maintenance experience (a plus!).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of operating experience on mechanical assembly equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical handling and process control is desirable.

For Questions, please contact Josephine Ferguson  at (678) 214-7724