Machine Shop Supervisor

Confidential; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Career growth opportunities

Autonomy and accountability

Stable manufacturing employer

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Supervisor to lead daily operations at our Sterling Heights facility. You will manage a team of 10–15 employees, drive production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across a high-mix environment, and balance rapid changeovers with steady workflow.

You will partner with maintenance, engineering, quality, and operations to improve performance and coach staff on problem solving and process discipline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of machining and manufacturing experience.
• Experience in a hands-on supervisory role on the shop floor.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience with high-mix, low-volume production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a 10–15 person machine shop team.
• Supervise daily operations to meet production, quality, and delivery goals.
• Plan workflows to support both high-volume and custom manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on productivity and cost savings.
• Coordinate rapid changeovers and scheduling in a high-mix environment.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, fixturing, and workflow issues.
• Provide coaching and performance management to staff.
• Maintain safety standards and monitor operational metrics.

Skills

Machining leadership

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Production scheduling

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor’s in manufacturing field

Tools

Haas CNC

Fusion 360

G-Code

CAM programming

Job description

Our client is a well-established, global manufacturer headquartered in Southeast Michigan with over 100 years of history serving industrial and manufacturing markets.

The organization designs and manufactures highly engineered products used in automated production environments and is recognized as a leader within its industry. Its solutions support operational performance, workplace safety, reliability, and productivity for customers around the world.

The company serves a diverse customer base that includes automotive, industrial manufacturing, energy, and other process-driven industries. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer support, the organization continues to invest in operational excellence, product development, and long-term growth.

This opportunity offers the chance to join a stable, growth-oriented manufacturer where leaders are empowered to drive continuous improvement, develop teams, and make a measurable impact on operational performance.

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on Machine Shop Supervisor to lead daily operations at our Sterling Heights facility.

This role oversees a team of approximately 10–15 employees and is responsible for driving production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across a diverse machining environment. You'll work in a unique operation that combines both high-volume production and high‑mix, low-volume manufacturing, requiring someone who is comfortable managing rapid changeovers, balancing priorities, and finding creative solutions to improve efficiency.

This is a great opportunity for a leader who enjoys being on the shop floor, developing employees, solving problems, and making a visible impact on the business.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a team of 10–15 machine shop employees
• Supervise day-to-day machine shop operations to meet production, quality, and delivery goals
• Plan and adjust workflows to support both high-volume and custom manufacturing requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost savings
• Coordinate rapid changeovers and production scheduling in a high-mix manufacturing environment
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, fixturing, and workflow challenges
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and job requirements
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, quality, and operations teams to improve performance
• Support employee development through coaching, training, and performance management
• Maintain a safe work environment and reinforce company safety standards
• Monitor production metrics and identify opportunities for process optimization
• Provide oversight and scheduling support for ancillary operations, including plastics molding activities

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of machining and manufacturing experience
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes
• Experience managing production schedules and shop floor priorities
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities
• Experience working in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment

Preferred

• Experience with Haas mills and lathes
• CAM programming experience, including Fusion 360 or similar software
• G-Code programming knowledge
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience with tooling, fixturing, and process optimization
• Exposure to plastic injection molding operations
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing‑related field

What Makes You Successful

• You're a hands‑on leader who enjoys being on the shop floor
• You thrive in environments where you're trusted to make decisions
• You're constantly looking for ways to improve processes and eliminate waste
• You're comfortable wearing multiple hats and adapting to changing priorities
• You enjoy mentoring employees and building strong teams
• You're self‑motivated, accountable, and proactive
• You bring a creative mindset to solving manufacturing challenges

Why Join Us

• Stable and growing organization with a long history of success
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on operations and performance
• Strong culture of trust, autonomy, and accountability
• Leadership team that empowers employees rather than micromanages
• Work environment where ideas and continuous improvement are encouraged
• Excellent work‑life balance with a four‑day workweek
• Career growth opportunities within a growing global organization