Machine Shop Supervisor

Primary Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and promote a safe working environment and safe work procedures. Conduct and/or facilitate safety training as needed within the department.
• Maintain and promote quality in all manufacturing activities and products.
• Develop and maintain a production schedule to support direct customer shipments and other departmental needs.
• Promote efficient work practices with an emphasis on value-added labor.
• Monitor and update time standards and scheduling expectations as needed.
• Communicate job expectations by planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; and initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain and improve staff performance through training and development.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the proper use of equipment, resources, and control points.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Promote company policies and resolve personnel issues by analyzing information, investigating concerns, identifying solutions, and recommending appropriate actions.
• Provide constructive feedback to all associated staff.
• Follow, monitor, and improve shop SOPs and processes, including specific, tested, and approved welding procedures where applicable.
• Emphasize and train staff on desired product quality and aesthetics.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure on-time production and delivery.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly communicate operational repair needs and/or safety concerns.
• Develop and maintain an organized and efficient staging area within the department.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working in a machine shop environment, including programming, setup, and operation of CNC Mills and Lathes.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from production drawings and dimensional specifications.
• Ability to inspect and measure production parts using precision measuring instruments.
• Prior CNC machining experience required.

Characteristics of Successful Candidates

• Safety and quality conscious.
• Reliable with consistent attendance.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated willingness, desire, and capability to learn new skills.
• Interest in working with new technologies.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform essential job functions within a manufacturing environment.

Full-Time Regular Benefits

• Progressive pay scale
• Company-subsidized health insurance with dental coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Company-supplied uniforms