3rd Shift Supervisor

Precision Castparts; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead the Machine Shop and Heat Treat operations on a designated shift. You will direct production, safety, quality, and continuous improvement while coordinating between departments and ensuring schedules and customer specifications are met.

You will supervise hourly employees, develop staff, analyze processes, and drive root-cause investigations to improve efficiency, uptime, and product quality in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a CNC machine shop manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with Heat Treat operations preferred.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all shift activities within the Machine Shop and Heat Treat departments.
• Ensure production output and customer specifications are achieved.
• Monitor daily production performance and adjust resources to meet objectives.
• Lead safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Provide technical support for CNC equipment and machining processes.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop hourly employees.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and minimize downtime.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & development

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or manufacturing-related certification

Tools

Mastercam

CCM

Job description

Job Summary

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for directing and coordinating all manufacturing activities within the Machine Shop and Heat Treat departments during assigned shift operations. This position provides leadership and oversight for production, safety, quality, employee relations, equipment utilization, maintenance coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Shift Supervisor ensures production schedules are achieved, quality requirements are met, resources are effectively utilized, and all company policies and procedures are followed.

The Shift Supervisor serves as the primary manufacturing leader during assigned shift operations and is responsible for supporting operational performance through effective employee engagement, problem solving, and departmental coordination.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Direct and coordinate all shift activities within the Machine Shop and Heat Treat departments.
• Ensure production output and customer specifications are achieved.
• Monitor daily production performance and adjust resources to meet operational objectives.
• Coordinate workflow between Machine Shop, Heat Treat, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Production departments.
• Prioritize and manage production demands while minimizing downtime and operational disruptions.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on Safety, Product Quality, Productivity, Cost Reduction, and other Process improvements:

Machine Shop And Heat Treat Responsibilities

• Oversee all CNC machining, die maintenance and re-sink, grinding, and daily Heat Treat operations to ensure compliance with process specifications and customer requirements.
• Ensure machine utilization and productivity targets are achieved.
• Monitor furnace operations, scheduling, loading practices, and process controls.Ensure Heat Treat records, documentation, and traceability requirements are maintained.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Quality on process improvements and corrective actions.
• Provide technical support for CNC equipment and machining processes.
• Troubleshoot and implement programming modifications as required to improve process efficiency.
• Ensure tooling and production resources are available to meet production requirements.

Leadership and Employee Development

• Supervise, coach, train, and develop hourly employees.
• Establish work assignments and staffing schedules to support production requirements.
• Monitor employee performance and provide ongoing feedback.
• Conduct disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Support cross-training initiatives to improve workforce flexibility.

Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct safety observations and accident investigations as required.
• Ensure all required PPE is utilized appropriately.
• Identify and address unsafe conditions and behaviors.

Quality Management

• Ensure manufacturing processes are controlled and capable of producing products that meet quality requirements.
• Support departmental quality audits and quality management systems.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions for operational non-conformances.
• Lead root cause investigations and problem-solving activities.
• Monitor and improve quality performance metrics.

Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate maintenance activities during assigned shift operations.
• Escalate equipment reliability issues and support corrective actions.
• Work with Maintenance personnel to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability.

Training Requirements And Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree or manufacturing-related certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a CNC machine shop manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with Heat Treat operations preferred.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Complete understanding of machine shop operations.
• Working knowledge of Heat Treat processes and related equipment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Ability to implement and troubleshoot G-Code and M-Code programming preferred
• Proficiency with Mastercam, CCM, and related manufacturing software preferred

Skills And Competencies

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Employee coaching, development, and performance management.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on Safety, Quality, and Productivity.