Production Supervisor-Weekend Shift

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – WEEKEND SHIFT

Job Title: Production Supervisor  |  Department: Manufacturing  |  Reports to: Production Manager   |   FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

At United Precision Corporation (“UPC”), we are dedicated to fostering an environment in which all team members can perform to the best of their abilities and realize their true potential. Every team member plays an important role in our operations, and we value the abilities, experience, and backgrounds they bring to the UPC. We recognize that it is only through our team members who provide the services our customers rely on that we can continuously improve, grow, and create new opportunities in the years to come.

As the Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day machining operations while setting the technical standard for safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is highly experienced and motivated, combining hands-on machining with leadership, mentoring, and process optimization to ensure parts are produced on time, within tolerance, and at target cost. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, program, and operate CNC lathes and mills - (2-axis & multi-axis lathes, multi-axis mills, and Swiss machines)
• Troubleshoot machining issues related to tooling, fixturing, probing, offsets, and cycle optimization
• Assign daily priorities and support production scheduling as directed by management
• Monitor and evaluate team member performance, providing regular feedback and addressing performance issues promptly
• Maintain accurate records of production metrics, including output, downtime, and waste, and prepare reports for management
• Train and mentor machinists on setups, best practices, and inspection methods
• Serve as the escalation point for machining, quality, or process issues
• Validate first-article inspections / ensure parts meet all quality requirements before releasing to inspection or downstream processes
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for scrap and rework
• Contribute to the optimization of cycle times and tooling life
• Coordinate with the Production Manager to ensure the availability of materials and the timely delivery of finished goods
• Enforce safety procedures, 5S, and shop standards, as well as compliance with company policies
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

What You Bring to United Precision Corporation:

Required

• 10 years of experience programming and setting up CNC lathes, mills, and Swiss machines
• Proven setup and troubleshooting capability
• Solid understanding of GD&T and print reading
• Experience with precision tolerances (±0.001" or tighter)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a high-volume production environment

Preferred

• SAP Experience
• Experience with AS9100 and ISO9001
• Experience with ITAR Compliance
• Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing Principles Certification

Core Competencies and Skills for Success in this Role:

• Regulatory Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Quality Assurance Management
• Project Management
• Inventory Control Management
• Product Knowledge
• Technical Expertise

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of a team member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable team members with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move about inside a warehouse and office to access files, office/warehouse machinery, etc.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as calculators, copiers, and printers.
• Must be able to operate manufacturing and engineering machinery, including lapping machines, CNC lathes, and milling machines.
• Occasionally positions self to maintain manufacturing and engineering machinery, including under work stations.
• Frequently move raw and treated materials weighing up to 50 pounds across the warehouse for various purposes, as needed. 

Working Conditions:

Work is generally performed in an office/warehouse environment, with frequent interruptions and irregular work schedules. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility, handling everyday objects and materials, and using office equipment is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

Submit your resume to be considered. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free work environment, and as such, pre-employment drug screening is required. Additionally, we are an ITAR (International Traffic in Arms) compliant facility, and as such, access to our facility (and employment) is restricted under ITAR regulations. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment are required to provide information to determine eligibility as defined by ITAR requirements. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), or a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

COVID-19 considerations: Various protocols have been put in place to ensure the safety and well-being of our team members. 

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: 12-hour shift, 5:00 am - 6:00 pm, 3-day (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. I fully understand the contents of this job description, have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding it, and have had the job duties, physical requirements, and working conditions explained to me. I understand that United Precision Corp. is an equal-opportunity employer and that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Its purpose is to define, though not exhaustively, the essential functions of the job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Salary : $40 - $44