Machine Shop Supervisor – 1st Shift (CNC Machining)

KARL STORZ; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Karl Storz, a global leader in medical technology, seeks a Machine Shop Supervisor in Franklin, MA. You will lead a skilled CNC team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure FDA/ISO compliance in a modern, ISO-certified facility.

You will oversee daily shop floor operations, mentor staff, manage schedules, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet quality and delivery goals. This role emphasizes leadership and hands-on manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of supervisory experience in a machining/manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations.
• Experience with CNC setups, offsets, troubleshooting, and program editing.
• Proven leadership and employee development experience.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations within the CNC machining department.
• Supervise machinists, operators, finishers, assemblers, and Team Leads.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet quality and delivery goals.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees through ongoing training and performance management.
• Monitor production KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage work orders, inventory, calibration programs, and manufacturing resources.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Operations to resolve production challenges.
• Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, workforce planning, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and company safety standards.

Skills

CNC machining

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

At a glance

Company: Karl Storz
Location: Franklin, Massachusetts
Pay: $81,100–$105,300 annually DOE
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Experience: 3–5+ Years Supervisory Experience
Machines: CNC Screw Machines CNC Machining
Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing

Why join Karl Storz?

If you're a machining leader who enjoys being on the shop floor—not sitting behind a desk all day—this is an opportunity to lead one of the industry's most advanced precision machining operations.

Karl Storz is a global leader in medical technology, manufacturing the precision components used in minimally invasive surgical devices found in hospitals around the world. At the Franklin, MA facility, you'll lead a skilled team responsible for producing high-quality machined parts in a clean, modern, ISO-certified manufacturing environment.

This isn't simply a production supervisor position. You'll have the opportunity to develop people, improve machining processes, lead Lean initiatives, and directly influence quality, delivery, and operational performance. If you enjoy solving manufacturing challenges while building high-performing teams, you'll have the resources and support to make a real impact.

What you'll be doing

As Machine Shop Supervisor, you'll:

• Lead daily operations within the CNC machining department
• Supervise machinists, operators, finishers, assemblers, and Team Leads
• Coordinate production schedules to meet quality and delivery goals
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees through ongoing training and performance management
• Monitor production KPIs and implement corrective actions
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage work orders, inventory, calibration programs, and manufacturing resources
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Operations to resolve production challenges
• Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, workforce planning, and employee relations
• Ensure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and company safety standards

Machines, controls & shop highlights

Equipment

• CNC screw machines
• Precision CNC machining equipment

Shop Highlights

• Global medical device manufacturer
• Modern, clean manufacturing facility
• ISO-certified operation
• FDA-regulated manufacturing
• Lean manufacturing culture
• Continuous investment in technology
• Cross-functional engineering support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Strong advancement opportunities
• Long-term stability with a family-owned company

Materials you'll work with

• Stainless Steel
• Medical-grade alloys
• Precision surgical components

What we're looking for

Required

• 3–5+ years of supervisory experience in a machining or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations
• Experience with CNC setups, offsets, troubleshooting, and program editing
• Proven leadership and employee development experience
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field
• CNC screw machine experience
• Medical device manufacturing experience
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kanban experience
• Experience working within ISO-certified manufacturing environments

Why you'll like working here

• Competitive salary
• Monday-Friday first shift schedule
• Modern, climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Lead a skilled machining team
• Strong culture of continuous improvement
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Three weeks of vacation plus paid holidays
• Up to eight weeks of paid parental leave
• Long-term career growth with a global industry leader

Pay, benefits & schedule

Pay: $81,100–$105,300 annually (DOE)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursementPaid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Fitness reimbursement
• Pet insurance

Schedule

Monday–Friday
6:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Overtime as needed.

About Karl Storz

For more than 80 years, Karl Storz has been one of the world's leading manufacturers of endoscopic and minimally invasive surgical technology. Still family-owned today, the company employs more than 9,000 people globally and is recognized for its commitment to innovation, precision engineering, and long-term investment in both technology and people.

The Franklin, Massachusetts facility supports the production of high-precision medical components in a modern manufacturing environment focused on quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Employees benefit from stable work, advanced manufacturing technology, and opportunities to grow their careers while helping produce products that improve patient care worldwide.