Machine Shop Supervisor - 5391

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Machine Shop Supervisor - 5391

Summary

The Machine Shop Supervisor plans and coordinates daily machine shop operations, translating production schedules into actionable manufacturing plans. This role manages capacity planning, collaborates cross-functionally with multiple departments, and drives results in a fast-paced environment. Work is primarily on the shop floor with occasional after-hours support as needed.

Schedule Requirement

Night shift position. Must be available to work Monday–Thursday 7:00 PM–5:30 AM and Friday 9:00 PM–5:30 AM, with occasional weekend work as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Learning the processes and products and becoming a "student of the business".
• Providing support and coordination for cycle counting WIP and overall annual physical inventory.
• Coordinating with the Machine Shop Manager to execute a daily production plan for each month.
• Verifying material availability for production orders either directly or with the warehouse team.
• Ensuring adequate hourly manpower is available to support production requirements.
• Supervising hourly machine shop operators.
• Driving consistent improvement of employee productivity via leadership and direct supervision.
• Providing daily feedback on actual production performance versus schedule to all machine shop employees.
• Continually monitoring and reporting daily status of production orders on the shop floor.
• Leading or directly performing accurate and timely internal job order processing on the ERP system.
• Utilizing analysis skills to determine root causes of quality issues and implement actions to resolve them.
• Providing and following Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Procedures.
• Following ISO type process instructions and procedures.
• Actively enforcing company safety policies and procedures.
• Initiating Corrective Action plans and documentation when required.
• Providing subject matter expertise for software implementations and upgrades.
• Ensuring the highest level of process compliance and accuracy are maintained for all activities.
• Maintaining clear and accurate records.
  
  

Qualifications & Attributes

• High School diploma/GED required; bachelor level college degree in business related subject area preferred.
• 3-5 years of machine shop leadership experience, managing and developing people.
• Significant hands-on experience operating within an ERP system utilizing a work order process.
• Valid Alabama Driver License with satisfactory driving record required.
• History of working within a matrix type of organization.
• Experience completing employee performance evaluations.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High energy personality with a hands-on, lead-by-example leadership style.
• Computer skills including Microsoft office.
• Competent written and oral communication.
• Must possess general manual dexterity to operate computer, equipment, tools, controls, or other objects; reach with hands or arms.
• Must possess mental acuity for attention to accuracy and detail.
• Must see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Must hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
  
  

Working Conditions

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

• Work primarily takes place in an office environment with routine employee engagements on the manufacturing factory floor.
• May encounter occasional stressful situations.
• Work may include responding to critical customer driven situations which may result in working some weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of inventory processes and system transactions.
• Thorough understanding of inventory policies and procedures.
  
  

Physical Requirements

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

• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work regular shifts to include evenings; weekends; and/or holidays as assigned. May by subject to call back, on call and/or emergency shifts.
• Must possess general manual dexterity to operate computer, equipment, tools, controls, or other objects; reach with hands or arms.
• Must possess mental acuity for attention to accuracy and detail.
• Must see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Must hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
  
  

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.