Under the direction of the model shop manager, the shop supervisor is responsible for managing the shop instructors and tool crib staff, organizing shop demos/training, maintaining a safe work environment for students, faculty and staff, ensuring that safety and dress codes are met in accordance with established ArtCenter Shop policies; keeping the shop inventory stocked, and ordering items when needed. This position will oversee the south campus shop.
Shop Operations — 75%
Under minimal supervision, provide daily guidance and day-to-day directions and assistance to Model Shop and Tool Crib staff, including but not limited to hiring, orientation, training and supervision of department staff; assisting with the performance evaluation process; ensuring consistent use of all applicable policies and procedures; applying performance management for improved performance
Receive and track faculty, student and employee issues and resolve problems
Stay current on all safety and shop practices and procedures
Attend all assigned EHS training and ensure staff attends assigned EHS training
Responsible for hazardous waste management including attending state required training, hazardous waste storage area, signing of hazardous waste manifests and scheduling hazardous waste pick-ups
Delegate and assign tasks to shop instructors and student workers
Ensure purchase orders for all shop supplies in both resale and expendables are in order
Field questions from students on materials and procedures while guiding them safely on the use of all Model Shop tools and equipment
Provide customer service and retail point-of sale transactions
Contact equipment manufacturers to resupply the consumable materials for the machines in use; arrange purchase orders for materials supplied by other vendors
Scheduling of employees for shifts and ensuring shop coverage
Ensure that work orders are carried out and completed, per instructor or student requests
Manage and restock inventory items for point-of-sale and the shop material usage
Ensure that the shop is well stocked and operating at a level meeting expectations of students and instructors
Apply names and numbers to tools and enter them in web checkout system
Shop Safety — 20%
Maintain a safe work environment throughout the department
Hazardous waste management and inspections
Comply with and ensure that safety and dress codes are carried out in accordance with shop policies, including wearing assigned PPE and ensure staff compliance
Attend required training sessions on assigned PPE provided by the College
Maintain a clean and safe working environment inside rooms and labs
Monitor and maintain shop tools in accordance to safety and maintenance standards
Non-Essential — 5%
Other related duties, as may be assigned
May assist other labs as needed
Minimum 3 – 5 years of previous supervisory experience
Proficient with power tools, table saws, and other wood and metal shop equipment and machines
Experience working with various metals and metalworking tools including MIG, TIG, Oxy Acetylene, Plasma Cutting, heat and cold bending, etc. Able to give extensive safety demonstrations of metal working tools and processes
Ability to function and perform effectively as a supervisor to address employee issues with constructive feedback and coaching
Experience with customer service and conflict resolution
Knowledge of safety procedures on the use and maintenance of equipment, tools and components
Must be a self-starter, and able to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and ability to multi-task
Ability to maintain a pleasant disposition and the ability to remain calm under pressure while working with staff, students, and faculty
Available to work overtime, weeknights and weekends to cover shifts as needed
Ability to restock inventory items and order supplies as needed
Ability to use computers and cash register
Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff with varying degrees of skills and backgrounds
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should send resume with cover letter and employment application to HR@artcenter.edu and reference “Shop Supervisor” in the subject line.
Applicants responding to posted job openings are asked to include a completed employment application with the application materials listed in the job posting.
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