Machine Shop Supervisor

Hendrick Manufacturing; Carbondale (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Manufacturing in Carbondale, PA, seeks a hands-on Machine Shop Supervisor to lead the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments. You will develop personnel, improve tooling reliability, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

The role focuses on reducing downtime, optimizing tooling costs, and supporting production with proactive maintenance and vendor partnerships. Strong leadership and CAD/CAM proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering, or Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification.
• 5–7 years in a tool room or machine shop environment.
• Strong knowledge of punching and blanking dies.
• Proficiency with CAD and CAM software.
• Experience with CNC, conventional machining and grinding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments.
• Develop people and improve tooling quality and reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization across the department.
• Oversee tooling inventories, budgets, and purchasing requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Tooling management

Problem-solving

Team development

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CAM software

CNC machining

Wire EDM

Job description

Machine Shop Supervisor - Join a Legacy of Innovation

Job Details: Job Location: Hendrick Manufacturing - Carbondale, PA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed.

At Hendrick Manufacturing, we believe great manufacturing starts with great people. This year, we are celebrating 150 years in business, an achievement few manufacturers can claim. Hendrick Manufacturing offers the stability of a legacy organization combined with the innovation and growth of a forward-thinking manufacturer. We have built our reputation on quality, integrity, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to lead our Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an individual who enjoys developing people, improving processes, solving manufacturing challenges, and driving operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a key role in increasing tooling efficiency, improving reliability, supporting production, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead and promote a strong safety-first culture.
• Manage the daily operations of the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments.
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop department personnel.
• Improve tooling quality, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Develop and implement tooling concepts, methods, and standards that reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Oversee tool maintenance, new tooling development, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with production and support departments to troubleshoot tooling issues and minimize downtime.
• Manage tooling inventories, department budgets, and purchasing requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and standardization efforts throughout the department.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Engineering, or Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification.
• 5-7 years of experience in a tool room or machine shop environment.
• Strong knowledge of punching and blanking dies.
• Proficiency with CAD and CAM software.
• Experience with CNC and conventional machining and grinding techniques.

Preferred

• 3+ years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience with Wire EDM.
• Experience with heat treatment processes.
• Experience with fixture design.
• Experience developing and implementing standard work practices.