Machine Shop Supervisor

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company seeks a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a high-volume operation, ensuring safe and efficient production. You will coordinate people, equipment, materials, and resources to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

You will supervise staff, promote safe practices, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with standard work and plant policies. Experience in machining, leadership, and problem-solving is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years in machining or machine shop operations with hands-on experience with production equipment, tooling, setup and troubleshooting.
• 3+ years direct supervisory experience in manufacturing, including performance, training, assignments, safety and quality.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, schedules, technical specs, drawings, and operating data.
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, word-processing, and shop systems for scheduling, reporting, maintenance, quality, or inventory.

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.
• Promotes a safe work environment by conducting safety discussions and ensuring procedures are followed.
• Supervises, coaches, and develops employees; sets performance expectations and provides feedback.
• Monitors production performance and addresses equipment, tooling, material, staffing, and process issues.
• Coordinates containment and corrective actions when results do not meet expectations.
• Coordinates with maintenance to support safe and efficient operations.
• Manages shift handoffs and communicates results, risks, and resource needs to plant leadership.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities to strengthen safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Problem solving

Communication

Process improvement

Reading blueprints/drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification in machining/manufacturing

Tools

Buffoli rotary-transfer equipment

CMMS / maintenance management system

ERP systems

MES / manufacturing execution

ISO 9001/ISO 14001 knowledge

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Machine Shop Supervisor provides direct leadership for a high-volume 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 standard work and company policies.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL 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 employee skill levels.
• Promotes a safe work environment by conducting safety discussions, reinforcing required practices, addressing hazards, and ensuring employees follow established procedures.
• Supervises, coaches, and develops employees; sets performance expectations, provides timely feedback, addresses performance and attendance concerns, and supports cross-training and skill development.
• Monitors production performance and responds to equipment, tooling, material, staffing, and process issues to minimize disruption and maintain operating targets.
• Reinforces standard work 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of machining principles, including chip formation, cutting tools, machine capabilities, and process controls.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment, tooling, process, quality, and production issues and use structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Experience coaching employees, addressing performance concerns, reinforcing standard work, and supporting employee development across multiple skill levels.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, production schedules, technical specifications, drawings, and operating data.
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, word-processing applications, and manufacturing or production systems used for scheduling, reporting, maintenance, quality, or inventory activities.
• Ability to communicate clearly, manage competing priorities, and work effectively with employees, leaders, and cross-functional partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or technical certification in machining, manufacturing, industrial technology, or a related field.
• Experience with Buffoli rotary-transfer equipment or similar automated, multi-station machining equipment.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management, manufacturing execution, enterprise resource planning, or other production-reporting systems.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Familiarity with plumbing products or a related durable-goods manufacturing environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled manufacturing plant and machine shop environment, with regular time spent on the production floor.
• Regular exposure to operating machinery, moving mechanical parts, metalworking fluids, oils, noise, vibration, and other conditions typical of machining operations.
• Must follow all plant safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
• The role requires frequent standing and walking and may require bending, reaching, climbing stairs, and moving throughout the production area.
• May occasionally need to work outside the regularly scheduled shift, including overtime, weekends, or other shifts, to support operational needs.

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 accelerate 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.

Hiring Range: $72,500 - $90,000

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

About Us

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products, and plumbing service and repair parts for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, BrassCraft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers, retailers, and specialty dealers, who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. BrassCraft has set the plumbing standard for 80 years, with industry-leading brands including BrassCraft® and Plumbshop®.

Company: BrassCraft Manufacturing

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Brasscraft (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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