Technical Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary:

The Technical Supervisor provides direction and oversight across engineering, quoting and quality functions in our manufacturing division. This position is responsible for ensuring technical accuracy, driving consistency and leading cross-functional alignment to meet customer and business objectives. The Technical Lead will act as a subject matter expert, mentor team members, and guide decision-making rather than performing all day-to-day tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists Plant Manager with hiring and training of new employees.
• Schedules and oversees engineering, quoting and quality employees
• Conducts timely and constructive performance evaluations.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Provide guidance on interpreting customer drawings and specifications
• Oversee design approaches, material selection, and manufacturing methods
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in job instructions and technical documentation
• Serve as the primary technical resource for complex or high-risk projects

Quoting Oversight

• Support the quoting team in validating manufacturability and cost assumptions
• Review and approve complex or high-value quotes
• Ensure alignment between engineering designs and quoted costs
• Drive improvements in quoting accuracy and turnaround time

Quality Leadership

• Oversee quality processes, including inspections and NCR handling
• Guide root cause analysis and corrective action strategies
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements
• Monitor quality trends and lead continuous improvement initiatives

Team & Process Leadership

• Mentor and support engineering, quoting, and quality team members
• Establish best practices, standards, and workflows
• Drive cross-functional communication and collaboration
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and process improvement

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Ability to balance technical detail with big-picture oversight

Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years in technical leadership or senior engineering role
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent education
• Strong background in manufacturing (die cutting preferred)
• Proficiency in CAD and understanding of cost estimation processes
• Knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies ( ISO9001:2015 )

Physical Requirements:

• Involves working in a manufacturing plant with exposure to loud noises and machinery.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, and lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Benefits:

Zatkoff Seals & Packings offers all full-time employees a full-benefit package, including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Zatkoff is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Zatkoff is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for all positions, and certain positions may require specific types of legal work authorizations.

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