Machine Shop Supervisor

DeKalb Health; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Process Technology in Mentor, OH, is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations of the machine shop, oversee machinists, and drive Lean improvements to reduce waste.

The role requires CNC manufacturing experience, G-code programming ability, and prior supervisory background. It offers a base salary of $60,000–$75,000 per year, with potential annual bonus, and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork within the Operations Team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of machining and machine shop operations.
• CNC manufacturing experience.
• Proven ability to program at the machine using G&M Code programming.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the machine shop and provide technical assistance to machinists.
• Drive waste reduction in manufacturing using Lean methodology.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce safety protocols.
• Promote continuous improvement and recognize exceptional work.
• Set departmental goals aligned with company goals.
• Serve as liaison between department and management.
• Ensure area housekeeping meets expectations.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Attend production meetings and communicate issues to supervision and management.
• Schedule overtime according to production and business needs.

Skills

Machining knowledge

CNC experience

G-code programming

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to create an impact in an innovative company on a growth trajectory.

Who You Are

You will be a results-oriented team player who drives accountability, quality, and efficiency within your department and across the Company. You will be a strong communicator who enjoys working with others to improve various aspects of the company.

Who We Are

Process Technology is a global leader designing and manufacturing cutting edge thermal and power conversion equipment that make tomorrow’s products possible. Our company is a global sales organization with facilities based in Mentor and Willoughby, Ohio; Amery, Wisconsin; and Monterrey, Mexico. We are a tight-knit team that thrives on positive collaboration and open communication.

Our Values:

• Growth – Think big. Make a difference. Always continue learning personally and professionally. View mistakes as opportunities to improve.
• Ownership – Own decisions, actions, and failures. Do what's right versus what’s easy. Hold yourself and others accountable.
• Drive Results – Display urgency, take action, achieve results. Challenge the status quo, take initiative, and make things happen. Focus on what matters most. Solve the biggest problems to make a difference.
• Innovation – Find a better way every day. Think differently. Imagination will take you everywhere!
• Teamwork – ONE Company. ONE Team. ONE Goal. Engage cross-functionally and throughout all levels. Work together to win.

Process Technology Style

• Goal oriented – We collaborate to find the best approach to align and achieve our goals to ensure the best results are attained.
• Metric driven – We set realistic and achievable goals and standards with well-laid project plans.
• People focused – We care about our team; we promote a healthy work-life balance; we are respectful of the roles and time of other individuals.
• Process oriented – We establish and respect clear processes.

Responsibilities

The Machine Shop Supervisor position is part of the Operations Team. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. This position will require a broad range of responsibilities to ensure success. Some examples of these responsibilities are listed below (but are not limited to the following):

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the machine shop and provide technical assistance to machinists when needed.
• Drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology.
• Maintain and promote a safe work environment, ensuring team members follow safety protocols and procedures.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving team members in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work.
• Implement and manage departmental goals to assist in reaching company goals.
• Serve as liaison between department and management.
• Ensure area housekeeping is up to expectations.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Attend and participate in production meetings.
• Communicate pertinent and relevant production issues to other supervision and management.
• Schedule overtime according to production and business needs.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of machining and machine shop operations
• CNC manufacturing experience
• Proven ability to program at the machine utilizing G&M Code Programing
• Prior supervisory experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships.

Compensation

This position is full-time, non-exempt. Compensation typically follows industry median for Northeast Ohio/the Great Lakes region. You may be eligible for an annual bonus. This is a long-term, high accountability role.