• Pattern Set Up Gen Supervisor

    EJ (Elmira, MI)


    EJ

    Americas

    Job Description

    Job Title: Pattern Set Up Supervisor

     

    Department: Pattern Set Up

     

    Reports To: Pattern Superintendent

     

    FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt

     

    Updated on: 6.30.2025

     

    Generous Benefit Package that includes: Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

     

    About EJ : We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

    SUMMARY

    To oversee and direct floor employees and coordinate work flow through the East Jordan Pattern Set Up.

     

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

     

    + Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement regarding a safe work environment. Ensures employees understand the safety expectations of the organization.

    + Promotes the company culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company.

    + Conducts daily and monthly safety meetings for the pattern set up.

    + Distributes, coordinates, and monitors work flow within the pattern set up.

    + Uses knowledge of pattern equipment to perform regular reviews to ensure that pattern set up machinery and equipment is maintained properly.

    + Ensures the accuracy of new and modified pattern configurations, while attempting to minimize labor and material costs within the pattern set up and to complete tooling requests by expected tooling completion dates (ETCDs) noted on the pattern priority sheet.

    + Initiates sampling of new or modified tooling by issuing electronic sample traveler forms.

    + Works closely with other EJ Ardmore departments (maintenance, melt, mold, grind, and technical services) to help achieve daily production goals.

    + Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement with regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees understand the safety expectations of the organization.

    + Promotes the company culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

     

    Bachelors Degree preferred, and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

     

    EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.