About Us Under the direction of the Manager and/or other team supervisors, direct, supervise and coordinate hourly personnel in a production, service or maintenance department in accordance with company policy and practices, operating schedules and controls for one or more shifts in more than one area of the plant. Job Description * Responsible for quality, methods, production schedules and general department administration. * Plan and layout work. * Assign, instruct, direct and assist employees. * Monitor use of safety devices and equipment, supervise departmental housekeeping, and maintain a constant alert for hazardous conditions. * Participate in, and coordinate company programs having to do with employee communications, training and orientation, wage administration and job evaluation. * Interview applicants, appraise employee performance, and recommend wage adjustments. * Collaborate with production control, engineering, and manufacturing engineering to effect production scheduling and inventory, drawings, and process changes. * Anticipate production problems and devise and implement procedures to offset loss of man-hours and schedule interruptions. * Contact vendors and suppliers concerning quality of material or services, selection of services and suppliers, and expedite some orders. * Investigate accidents and new equipment needs or procedures for possible cost saving improvements. * Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports concerning the departments' efficiency and productivity * Additional duties as assigned. Duties & Responsibilities EHS REQUIREMENTS: * Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the Company's goals. * Lifting guidelines in accordance with the Manual Lifting Guidelines noted in the Safety Handbook. * Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company's environmental performance goals. * Complete, and actively participate in all other EHS training requirements POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred. * Minimum 5 years' experience with metal machining and use of lathes, mills, CNC Tooling, Manual Machine tools, etc. preferred. * Previous Machining Supervisory or Lead experience a preferred. * Must have good organizational, communication, and prioritization skills. * Must have the ability to become familiar with products, processes, and techniques of the department/company. * Must have knowledge of personal computers, machining practices, CNC programming is preferred. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must be able to sit for extend periods of time; a minimum of 2 hours. * Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the office, shop, warehouse, or manufacturing plant * Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 20 pounds. * Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area. * Must have the manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment. * Must be able to simultaneously manage several objectives, changing priorities and reassign priorities to complete assignments. * Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. * Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is typically considered within a Smiths location during normal or extended business hours to include offices, manufacturing plants and repair facilities. Work environment may also include customer sites including oil well sites, and meeting venues. * The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and approved PPE is required when on the factory floor