Fabrication Supervisor - Winnipeg, Canada - Buhler Versatile Inc.

Buhler Versatile Inc.

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Do you have the talent to fabricate just about anything? Do you bring direct work experience in this area as well as having the additional experience as a leader? You also know how to bring together a team who works well together to get the job done? If this is you, we'd like to hear from you.

The R & D Supervisor is responsible for supervising, coordinating and scheduling all R&D shop employees. They are responsible to build, rework and maintain prototype components/equipment for prototype tractors to meet budget and timeline constraints.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Receive, assess and prepare work order based on requests from engineering, production, service and quality department
Assist/manage tracking documentation, drawings on complete build
Assist/direct R&D personnel to fabricate then to install components/assemblies on tractors
Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of R&D employees workers based on project priorities
Manage timesheets for employees
Coordinate with other members from team to get the project done
Coordinate service calls to farms or dealerships or test sites for component installation/removal and/or machine inspection and repair
Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
Train or arrange of training of R&D Employees
Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, terminations and promotions
Provide performance evaluations of employees
Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
Perform interviews for potential R&D members
May perform with the same duties as workers supervised
Manage R&D fleet related activities (shipping, auditing, servicing, maintenance) etc.
Perform preventative maintenance on R&D equipment

Qualifications:

Postsecondary education in a related field is considered an asset
Ten or more years of fabrication experience in sheet metal processing, machining, and welding, etc.
Ability to evaluate and determine time frame for completion of each custom fabrication project and assign to appropriate technician
Assist employees with troubleshooting fabrication revisions and/or rework
Good knowledge with mill, lathe, welding, etc.
Sound knowledge of safety rules and regulations concerning manufacturing shop processes such as sheet metal, machining and welding
Ability to read, write and understand instructions and interpret Engineering drawings, in English
Completion of Forklift and Overhead Crane operation courses
Strong mechanical experience. Certification is an added bonus
Excellent organizational skills. Good computer skills.
Ability to work under mínimal supervision
Previous experience as a supervisor is an asset
Verbal and written communication skills
Strong ability to lead and motivate a team of workers
Capable of sustained physical effort while working with light to medium weight components
Be available to visit to tractor dealers/farmers for assessment if required