Machine Shop Superintendent: Lead Safety & Quality

Enprotech Corp; York (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

American Hydro in York, PA seeks a Machine Shop Superintendent to lead the machine shop with emphasis on safety and quality while driving production performance. You will mentor supervisors, plan development, and ensure on-time delivery through continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires experience in CNC/manufacturing processes, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize productivity and cost. Occasional travel and a strong safety culture are expected.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and daily direction of shop personnel.
• Culture of safety, quality, accountability, and performance.
• Experience coaching and developing supervisors, leads, and machinists.
• Performance evaluations and employee development plans.
• Resolve workplace conflicts professionally and timely.
• Identify succession opportunities and develop internal talent pipelines.
• Promote employee engagement and recognition programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily machine shop operations to meet production schedules and delivery commitments.
• Manage labor utilization, staffing levels, and resource allocation.
• Monitor capacity and address bottlenecks to maximize throughput.
• Coordinate with planning, engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Drive productivity, quality improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead Lean manufacturing activities including 5S, Kaizen, standard work, and waste elimination.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safety leadership

Operations management

Quality management

Lean manufacturing

Budgeting

Root cause analysis

ERP/MRP

Engineering coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations

Job description

American Hydro in York, PA seeks a Machine Shop Superintendent to lead the machine shop with emphasis on safety and quality while driving production performance. You will mentor supervisors, plan development, and ensure on-time delivery through continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires experience in CNC/manufacturing processes, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize productivity and cost. Occasional travel and a strong safety culture are expected.