Machine Shop Supervisor

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd.; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with employer"

Health and wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Professional development and learning"

Employee referral program

Recognition and rewards programs

Supportive and inclusive workplace"

Job summary

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. in Hatfield, PA seeks an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to lead CNC and manual machining operations at a precision manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time, daytime, on-site leadership role requiring strong hands-on technical expertise and people management. The successful candidate will oversee daily activities, set priorities, mentor machinists, optimize CNC programs, and drive improvements in productivity, quality, and equipment performance while

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on machining experience with CNC and manual processes.
• Proven supervisory and leadership experience managing machinists.
• Experience with CNC Swiss lathes, VTLs, and milling/turning centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop CNC and manual machining teams with daily direction.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and production schedules to meet targets.
• Provide hands-on CNC programming, setup, and tooling guidance.
• Improve processes to boost productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Maintain safety, quality standards, and documentation.

Skills

Machining expertise

Supervisory experience

CNC programming

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC Swiss lathes

Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL)

Milling centers

CNC turning centers

Job description

Hatfield, PA

Job ID 10676

Our client is a well-established, globally recognized manufacturer of highly engineered products and precision components serving the aerospace, defence, industrial, and power generation sectors. Known for its engineering expertise, technical innovation, and commitment to operational excellence, the organization manufactures mission-critical solutions used in demanding applications where quality, precision, and reliability are paramount.

Compensation

$90,000 – $100,000 annually, plus bonus opportunity

complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit sharing
• Health and wellness benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

*The stated compensation range reflects the full scope of the role as currently structured and is provided in accordance with pay transparency requirements. Offers are determined based on relevant experience, demonstrated skills, internal equity, and alignment with the role’s requirements. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates who fully meet all requirements and qualifications outlined in this posting and the official job description.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to lead CNC and manual machining operations at a precision manufacturing facility in Hatfield, Pennsylvania.

This is a full-time, daytime, on-site leadership position ideally suited to an accomplished machining professional who combines substantial hands-on technical expertise with demonstrated supervisory and people-management capabilities.

The successful candidate will oversee daily machine shop activities, provide technical direction, manage production priorities, and develop a team of skilled machinists. Beyond supervising personnel and schedules, this individual must possess the machining knowledge necessary to troubleshoot complex production challenges, optimize CNC programs and setups, and drive improvements in productivity, quality, and equipment performance.

This opportunity offers the chance to apply both technical expertise and leadership experience in a sophisticated manufacturing environment where precision, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement are essential.

Position Description

• Lead, supervise, and develop teams of CNC and manual machinists, providing daily direction, technical guidance, and performance coaching.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment availability, work assignments, and production schedules to achieve operational objectives and customer commitments.
• Oversee machining operations involving CNC Swiss lathes, Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL), CNC turning centres, milling centres, and conventional machining equipment.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise in CNC programming, machine setup, operation, tooling selection, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Develop, modify, and improve CNC programs to enhance machining efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Identify and resolve machining challenges involving tooling, programming, equipment performance, and production processes.
• Ensure manufactured components consistently meet specified dimensional tolerances, quality requirements, and safety standards.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, manage time-off requests, delegate responsibilities, and support employee development.
• Establish and improve machine shop procedures, workflows, and operating practices to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and assist with diagnosing mechanical or electrical equipment issues as required.
• Work closely with internal departments and external suppliers to coordinate production requirements and outside services.
• Monitor and maintain production records, performance metrics, schedules, and procedural documentation.
• Contribute recommendations regarding equipment investments, capital expenditures, staffing requirements, and operational improvements.
• Promote a positive, accountable, safety-conscious workplace that encourages teamwork, technical excellence, and professional growth.

Experience

• Strong, hands-on machining background is essential, including extensive practical knowledge of CNC machining processes, equipment, programming, and setups.
• Demonstrated supervisory, management, and leadership experience is essential, with the ability to direct, motivate, mentor, and develop skilled machining personnel.
• Proven experience with CNC Swiss lathes, Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL), CNC turning centres, and milling centres.
• Experience identifying and resolving machining, tooling, programming, and equipment-related production challenges.
• Experience managing production schedules, labour allocation, workflow priorities, and manufacturing performance.
• Previous experience supervising or managing a machine shop environment is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting preventive maintenance, machining process improvements, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of precision machining, CNC programming, tooling, setups, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to balance hands-on technical problem-solving with effective employee supervision and operational management.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, interpersonal, and team-development skills.
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple production priorities and deadlines.
• Sound judgment and a proactive approach to troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Commitment to quality assurance, workplace safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site during the daytime schedule.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Extensive relevant machining experience, combined with demonstrated supervisory and leadership expertise, is particularly important to success in this position.

Additional Information

Date Posted: October 21, 2026

Job Type: Day Shift, On-Site, Permanent, Full-Time

Industries: Manufacturing

Job Categories: Manufacturing/Production/Operations

Manages Others: Yes

Required Travel: Moderate

Relocation Assistance: No

Keywords: , , Manufacturing, Skilled Trades

Existing Vacancy

This is a critical role within the organization and, following the recruitment and selection process, the selected candidate should expect to receive an offer promptly.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We do NOT use artificial intelligence to screen, rank, or select candidates. The merits of every single application will be judged by a human. AI may be used to craft correspondence or write a job posting, but never in the decision-making as to candidate suitability.