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Job Title: Slitting Supervisor

Department: Production / Coil Processing
Reports To: Director of Manufacturing

Position Summary:

The Slitting Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the metal slitting department, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality processing of coil materials. This position leads a team of operators and material handlers to meet production schedules, maintain equipment performance, and achieve customer specifications for slit coil width, edge quality, and packaging standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise all slitting line operations, ensuring coil processing meets production plans and customer requirements.
• Schedule and assign workloads to operators and assistants for optimal efficiency and productivity.
• Oversee coil setup, knife tooling, arbor spacing, and line adjustments to achieve precise slit widths and edge quality.
• Monitor line performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Verify proper material identification, tagging, and packaging of finished coils per customer and internal specifications.
• Maintain production records, coil yield reports, and downtime logs accurately.
• Train and mentor operators on slitting techniques, equipment care, safety procedures, and quality control.
• Enforce plant safety policies and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput, reduce scrap, and optimize material utilization.
• Collaborate with quality and scheduling departments to resolve material issues and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in metal coil slitting, processing, or related manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of slitting lines, knife setups, recoilers, and tension control systems.
• Understanding of steel/aluminum grades, gauges, mechanical properties, and surface finish requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints, micrometers, and precision measuring tools.
• Proficient in production reporting systems (ERP/MES) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and operate machinery throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in an industrial environment with noise, heat, and moving equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime or alternate shifts as needed to meet production goals.