Lead Machine Shop Supervisor - Safe, High-Impact Production

Thomas Instrument; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Instrument in Boerne, Texas, seeks a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a low‑volume, high‑mix machining operation, ensuring safe, efficient production and adherence to quality standards.

The role coordinates people, equipment, materials, and processes to meet safety, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives and reports to the Site General Manager. Collaboration with Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, QA, Production Control and Product Line Managers is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; postsecondary technical education is a plus.
• Minimum of three years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for performance, training, and production results.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible machining or machine shop operations experience with hands-on equipment, tooling, setup, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, tooling, process, quality, and production issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Extensive knowledge of CNC programming and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• CAD/CAM experience is a plus; AS9100 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily machine shop operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity expectations.
• Plans and assigns work based on production priorities, equipment capacity, material availability, staffing, and skill levels.
• Supervises, coaches, and develops employees; sets performance expectations and provides timely feedback.
• Promotes a safe work environment by conducting safety discussions and ensuring adherence to procedures.
• Monitors performance and coordinates with maintenance to support safe and efficient operations.
• Coordinates priorities and handoffs with supervisors on other shifts for consistent execution.
• Maintains production, staffing, training, safety, quality, and performance records for leadership review.
• Identifies and supports continuous improvement opportunities in safety, quality, equipment reliability, productivity, and capability.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Machining experience

CNC programming

GD&T

CAD/CAM

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary technical education

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Thomas Instrument in Boerne, Texas, seeks a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a low‑volume, high‑mix machining operation, ensuring safe, efficient production and adherence to quality standards.

The role coordinates people, equipment, materials, and processes to meet safety, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives and reports to the Site General Manager. Collaboration with Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, QA, Production Control and Product Line Managers is essential.