Manufacturing Supervisor Jobs in California

Overview

The Quotation Supervisor supervises and directs the quote team responsible for generating quotes for customers and/or Sales department. Manages the activities of the team and is responsible for staffing decisions, training and development, and performance management of the staff. Manages the preparation of bids, proposal content, conformance to Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements, customer liaison, and business partner/vendor coordination. Ensures adherence to protocol for extending quotes and ensures that the costing model is profitable. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Supports the business relationship between assigned customer(s) and the manufacturing facility, ensuring that customer expectations are achieved and/or exceeded. Understands the customer(s) contract terms and their implications for the order process. Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end quotation process, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and timely delivery of quotes to clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production management systems, logistics, and demand planning to gather necessary data for quotations.
• Utilize ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and inventory management systems to extract relevant data for cost analysis and pricing strategies.
• Conduct Excel data analysis and forecasting to support demand forecasting analysis and master production scheduling (MPS).
• Maintain detailed records of all quotations, follow-up activities, and client communications for audit purposes.
• Support supply chain management by coordinating logistics inventory management and inventory control activities related to quotations.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives by applying lean manufacturing principles to streamline quotation workflows.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years estimating experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Up to 2 years supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical component market and general understanding of manufacturing process.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high volume projects simultaneously while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and interpret specifications, technical drawings, and customer-supplied information for manufacturing projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively, responsively, and professionally with all levels of client's internal partners, external business partners, and customers.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive cross-functional accountability and motivate the team to achieve department goals.
• This role requires one to resolve to follow through until satisfactory resolution is achieved.
• Time management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in using software programs such as Excel, Word, and CRM systems
• Proficiency with quoting tools such as CalcuQuote and ERP/MPR systems
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Customer service experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with contract manufacturing quoting tools such as CalcuQuote is preferred.

Physical demands and work environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, all employees will walk, sit, use computers, use phone, and interact with vendors and employees.
• Sitting most shift with computer and phone use.
• Ability to lift to 20 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to office conversations.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a working knowledge of the electrical component market?
• Do you have a general understanding of the electrical component manufacturing experience?
• Do you have the ability to understand and interpret specifications, technical drawings, and customer-supplied information for manufacturing projects?

Experience:

• working in Manufacturing environment: 3 years (Preferred)
• quoting tools, CalcuQuote & ERP/MPR systems: 2 years (Preferred)
• using software programs, Excel, Word, & CRM: 2 years (Preferred)
• Supervisory : 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person