Machine Shop Supervisor

MiTek; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves overseeing CNC production and metal fabrication, ensuring high-quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of manufacturing principles, and the ability to solve complex problems. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and employee engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and growth-oriented setting.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Day One Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Caregiver Leave

Performance Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Employer Paid Disability Insurance

Flexible Pay Management

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a machine shop environment.
• Proficient in CNC setup, adjustments, and G Code programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in daily production tasks and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely resolution of production issues and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Continuous Improvement

Organization Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's/Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CNC Machines

MS Office

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Job Description

The Machine shop Supervisor is responsible for directing a small team of associates in the areas of metal fabrication and CNC production. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience within a machine shop environment as well as supervisory experience. The position will require competencies that include interpersonal skills, collaborative and strategic leadership with an understanding towards all production support operations. A sound understanding of manufacturing principles, particularly Lean manufacturing.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

The Company: The company is a $2.5 billion manufacturer of building products and industrial equipment headquartered in the Midwest. This plant of roughly 185,000 sq. ft. is in a suburb of St. Louis and produces automated manufacturing equipment for the prefabrication of wall panels, floor & roof truss assembly.

The Position: Production Area Supervisor – Machining

Reports to: Plant Manager

Supervises: Production staff of 15 -20

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of people in execution of daily production tasks, training, and continuous improvement
• Perform problem-solving to develop corrective actions for identified issues
• Ability to work with micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring devices
• Collaborate with plant leaders to assure adequate staffing of production area
• Read and understand engineering drawings and specifications
• Coordinate tooling and equipment availability, repair and maintenance
• Assure timely identification and resolution of issues impacting production
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet shipping schedules
• Ensure cleanliness and maintain a safe work environment
• Maintain positive employee relations and adhere to Company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices
• Partner with other departments to resolve issues
• Work with local manufacturing engineering group to implement efficient and effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that production employees are trained against
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty
• Ability to work overtime as required and perform other duties as required

Education:

• High school diploma: Required. Associates/Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) preferred

Experience:

• Must be proficient in MS Office
• Must possess strong leadership and managerial skills
• 5 years hands-on work experience in applicable manufacturing process
• Experience with CNC set up, adjustments and tooling change over
• Experience reading and editing G Code Programming
• Experience with quality control of parts and working with tight tolerances
• Ability to create and follow schedules and meet production targets
• Organization skills and willingness to assume accountability for plant practices required
• Continuous Improvement experience within a manufacturing environment

Personal: The ideal candidate is an experienced detail-oriented doer who understands the production environment. This individual is a problem-solver who brings a high sense of urgency and commitment to the mission and inspires these behaviors in others.

Compensation: Competitive compensation and generous benefits package.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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