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The Processing Supervisor is responsible for leading all material processing activities ensuring that work flows safely, efficiently, and accurately through cutting, forming, machining, and material prep operations. This role plays a key part in supporting IMP’s commitment to quality, on time delivery, and operational excellence by coordinating people, equipment, and processes to meet customer and production requirements.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations for all processing areas, including saw cutting, laser cutting, plasma cutting, shearing, forming, machining, deburring, and material preparation
• Assign work, balance labor, and adjust priorities to support production schedules and customer commitments
• Ensure all jobs are processed according to drawings, specifications, and IMP quality standards
• Maintain consistent workflow between Processing, Fabrication, Welding, and Assembly to minimize bottlenecks and downtime
• Monitor WIP and ensure accurate job traveler movement throughout the facility
• Lead, coach, and support Processing team members, including operators, material handlers, and cross‑trained employees
• Provide clear expectations, regular feedback, and performance evaluations
• Support employee development through training, cross‑training, and skill‑building opportunities
• Foster a positive, safe, and accountable work environment aligned with IMP’s core values: People, Integrity, Unity, Results, and Excellence
• Verify accuracy of cuts, bends, tolerances, and material prep before releasing work to downstream departments
• Ensure compliance with MTR traceability, job travelers, customer specifications, and internal quality procedures
• Partner with Quality to address nonconformances and implement corrective actions
• Maintain clean, organized, and safety focused work areas in accordance with IMP safety policies and OSHA requirements
• Analyze workflow, equipment utilization, and labor allocation to identify opportunities for improvement
• Implement lean practices to reduce waste, improve throughput, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production Planning to optimize routings, processing methods, and material flow
• Support preventive maintenance planning and ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently
• Work closely with Scheduling, Purchasing, Fabrication, Welding, and Shipping to align priorities and resolve issues
• Provide accurate updates during daily production meetings
• Communicate delays, resource needs, and improvement opportunities to Operations leadership

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Technical understanding of metals (steel, aluminum, stainless) and fabrication processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Data‑driven decision‑making and strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to build trust, motivate teams, and uphold IMP’s values in daily operations

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in metal fabrication, machining, or industrial processing
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of processing equipment (lasers, saws, press brakes, CNC machines, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and material specifications
• Experience with ERP systems, job travelers, and production reporting
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Physical Requirements:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, IMP has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug misuse pose a threat to the health and safety of IMP employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, IMP is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace.

IMP does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; to create discriminatory work conditions; or to use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race (including hairstyle/texture), color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or marital status. Discrimination of this kind may also be strictly prohibited by a variety of federal, state and local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This policy is intended to comply with the prohibitions stated in these anti-discrimination laws.