Are you an experienced machining leader who enjoys developing people, solving technical challenges, and improving production? We're seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead machining operations and ensure parts are produced safely, efficiently, on time, and to quality standards.
This role combines hands-on CNC expertise with team leadership, production planning, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily machining operations, coordinating staffing, workflow, and production priorities to meet delivery, cost, safety, and quality goals.
- Coach, train, and develop employees while building teamwork, accountability, and ownership.
- Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend improvements to equipment, processes, and methods that reduce costs and lead times or improve quality.
- Develop and maintain department procedures, policies, and work processes.
- Collaborate with other supervisors and departments to support production needs.
- Promote safe work practices, ensure appropriate safety equipment is available, and investigate incidents to implement corrective actions.
- Manage department performance against budgets and short- and long-term goals.
- Operate within the guidelines of the current labor agreement.
What You Bring
- At least 5 years of machining, machining support, and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; a two-year technical college degree preferred.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing and machining processes.
- Proficiency in CNC mill and lathe programming, editing, setup, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Fanuc controls.
- Experience using inspection equipment, including calipers, bore gauges, and height gauges.
- Ability to read blueprints, drafting symbols, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, and email; SAP experience preferred.
- Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving, and team management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust workloads to meet changing business needs.
- A proactive, flexible, results-oriented approach to leadership.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move throughout manufacturing and office facilities.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to climb scaffolding, ladders, and multiple flights of stairs.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
- 401(k) with employer match beginning the first month following hire
- Quarterly bonus payout potential
- 12 paid holidays, accrued PTO, and a paid birthday day that can be used throughout the year
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- Provided tools and uniforms, including laundering
- Reimbursement for safety shoes and safety glasses