Machine Shop Supervisor

Dover-Corporation; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Dover Corporation's Microwave Products Group (K&L Microwave) in Salisbury, MD is seeking an experienced Machine Shop leader to drive 3-4 axis CNC operations, schedule and optimize setups, and ensure quality, safety, and on-time deliveries. You will coordinate with product lines to keep internal customers informed and manage staffing and process improvements.

The role requires strong MRP/ERP and MS Office skills, plus leadership experience and PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience operating 3- and 4-axis CNC machines in prototype and production.
• 2–3 years managing schedules, workflow, safety, personnel and equipment; five+ years supervisory.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, understands, and communicates MPG and K&L Microwave vision, goals, and policies to department personnel.
• Builds a strong team sense and promotes collaboration across departments.
• Ensures compliance with AS9100 and quality procedures.

Skills

CNC machining

Team leadership

MS Office

MRP/ERP systems

Communication

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Windows OS

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.POSITION OVERVIEW:Ensures the profitability and success of K&L Microwave and MPG by supporting and managing the machine shop. Coordinates machine shop activities with all other functions of the organization to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment. Maintains production and quality standards ensuring all established cost, quality, and delivery commitments are met. Provides guidance to the development of processes, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs. Maintains machine shop staff by planning, coaching, and counseling, monitoring, and developing individuals. Ensures employee safety by performing employee observations, routine inspections, and employee training and retraining.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Reviews, understands, interprets, and communicates K&L and MPG’s vision, mission, strategies, and goals to all department personnel.• Builds strong sense of teamwork and purpose within departments• Ensures departmental compliance to all corporate policies, procedures, and work instructions.• Ensures quality standards are met by following AS9100 procedures and providing communication and support to departments• Strive for on-time deliveries through management of the machine shop using the MRP/ERP system and other internal and customer support tools.• Optimize set up time and machining time through process improvements.• Work with all departments to ensure correct priorities and timely delivery for shipment to customers• Use and record performance reviews, training sessions, mentoring opportunities to achieve maximum effectiveness from department personnel.• Interface with Product Lines to ensure that the internal customer is informed about the status of orders and any deviations from commitments made to external customers.• Participate in staff meetings, all hands meetings, production meetings, and other meetings to promote communication throughout the company.• Ensure activities such as cleaning, repairing, and preventive maintenance of machinery is maintained on a regular schedule.• Ensure departmental compliance with implementation and sustainability of 0DOVER and any other program put in place to improve on overall operations of K&L and MPG• Ensure the machine shop complies with the safety standards, local environmental safety standards and appropriate quality assurance standards.QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience with operation of 3 and 4 axis CNC Machines, tool setup, editing and inspection in prototype and production environments.• Minimum 2-3-year experience managing schedules, workflow, safety, personnel and equipment. Five + years’ supervisory or management experience.• PMP Certification is strongly preferred, but not required.• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems is essential.• Proficiency with MS Office Suite is required.• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.Critical skills and abilities:• A general knowledge of machining operations• The ability to build strong teams to meet performance goals• A working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems• A working knowledge of Windows Operating System and MS Office• Extensive knowledge of scheduling and materials in a job shop environment• The ability to handle multiple projects and priorities• The ability to handle departmental personnel issues as situations arisePHYSICAL DEMANDS:Described here are characteristics representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• There may be some physical exertion walking; standing, bending; reaching; carrying of light items.• No special physical demands are required to perform the work.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring safety precautions typical of a manufacturing environment.• Use of safe work practices and observance of fire regulations. Personal protective equipment provided and to be used in designated areas.• Work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and extreme heat.• The noise level in the work environment may be loud.Pay Range: USD 75000 - 95000 AnnuallyThis position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.Benefits: Benefits For This Position Include: A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Wellness Programs; Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability; Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance; Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance; Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance; Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance; Commuter Benefits; Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence; Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance; Business Travel Services; Employee Discounts; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services. Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites at https://careers.dovercorporation.com/ . To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice on our careers site.Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact [e-mail] for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.