Machine Shop Supervisor

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 is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment and will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. Thomas Instrument has a friendly atmosphere, an outstanding safety record, and a stable workload (no one large contract, but a multiple and varied customer base) with a strong international reputation for quality and integrity. The company has two plants with all benefits available including immediately vested 5% match to 401k.

Job Description:

The Machine Shop Supervisor provides direct leadership for a low volume- high mix machining operation, ensuring the safe, efficient, and consistent execution of daily production activities. This role is responsible for coordinating people, equipment, materials, and resources to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives. The supervisor drives operational performance by establishing priorities, monitoring results, resolving production issues, and ensuring adherence to standards and company policies. The Machine Shop Supervisor will report to the Site General Manager and will work directly with Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production Control and Product Line Managers.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily machine shop operations to consistently meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity expectations.
• Plans and assigns work based on production priorities, equipment capacity, material availability, staffing, and employee skill levels.
• Supervises, coaches, and develops employees; sets performance expectations, provides timely feedback, addresses performance and attendance concerns, and supports cross-training and skill development.
• Promotes a safe work environment by conducting safety discussions, reinforcing required practices, addressing hazards, and ensuring employees follow established procedures.
• Monitors production performance and responds to equipment, tooling, material, staffing, and process issues to minimize disruption and maintain operating targets.
• Reinforces standards and quality requirements, reviews production and quality data, and coordinates containment and corrective actions when results do not meet expectations.
• Monitors equipment performance, escalates maintenance needs, and coordinates with maintenance personnel to support safe and efficient operations.
• Coordinates priorities, staffing, equipment status, and open issues with supervisors on other shifts to support consistent execution and effective shift handoffs.
• Maintains accurate production, staffing, training, safety, quality, and performance records and communicates results, risks, and resource needs to plant leadership.
• Identifies and supports continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen safety, quality, equipment reliability, productivity, and employee capability.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Sets clear expectations, builds accountability, gives timely feedback, and creates an environment where employees can perform safely and effectively.
• Uses facts, operating data, experience, and sound judgment to make timely decisions and appropriately escalates risk.
• Analyzes problems, identifies root causes, and implements practical solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Shares information clearly across shifts and functions, listens actively, and adapts communication to the audience.
• Organizes work, resources, and competing demands to maintain safe, reliable production.
• Builds productive working relationships and resolves issues constructively across teams and functions.
• Analyzes problems, identifies root causes, and implements practical solutions that prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Postsecondary education in a related technical field is a plus.
• Minimum of three years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, with responsibility for employee performance, training, work assignments, safety, quality, and production results.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in machining or machine shop operations, including hands‑on experience with production equipment, tooling, machine setup, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment, tooling, process, quality, and production issues and use structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Extensive knowledge of CNC programming and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• CAD/CAM experience is a plus.
• AS9100 experience is a plus.

Work Eligibility (ITAR)

This position requires access to export‑controlled information and/or hardware. Applicants must meet applicable export‑control requirements, including qualification as a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62. A U.S. person generally includes a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by applicable law. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Thomas Instrument is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.