Machine Shop Supervisor

Etnyre International; Carbondale (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Manufacturing in Carbondale, PA, is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments. With a 150-year legacy, the company emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, driving efficiency and reliable tooling across operations.

You will supervise and develop staff, manage tooling budgets, and collaborate with other departments to minimize downtime and implement standard work practices.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification

Tools

CAD

CAM

CNC machining

Conventional machining

Grinding techniques

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hendrick Manufacturing - Carbondale, PA 18407, Position Type: Full Time, Machine Shop Supervisor – Join a Legacy of Innovation

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.

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.