Machine Shop Supervisor (2nd shift)

Whippany Actuation Systems LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Whippany Actuation Systems LLC is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor (2nd shift) to lead machinists and quality inspectors in a high‑mix aerospace environment. You will schedule, mentor, and drive improvements in machining processes, including CNC operations, GD&T, and metrology, while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role involves coordinating with manufacturing engineering, maintaining documentation, and achieving production goals on a 3:30pm–12:00am shift with competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5 years’ manufacturing experience with increasing responsibility, including supervisory experience.
• Experience in machining operations with understanding of CNC machining schedules.
• Authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign personnel to meet production plan and monitor progress.
• Develop goals, policies, and procedures; drive efficiency in machining processes.
• Ensure compliance with policies; manage budgeting for machining activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to implement new machining processes.
• Develop and mentor direct reports through performance reviews and training.
• Resolve production issues by analyzing data and determining solutions.
• Maintain documentation such as inspection records and certificates of conformance.
• Set objectives and communicate them to the team; support cross‑functional input when needed.
• Lead EHS activities and participate in safety programs.
• Oversee a team of machinists and quality inspectors; work hours 3:30pm - 12:00am.

Skills

Team leadership

Production scheduling

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CNC machining

GD&T

CMM programming

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

Whippany Actuation Systems is a dynamic aerospace company that designs and manufactures electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military applications. Recognized as experts in our industry for over 75 years, we have been part of the TransDigm Group since 2013. We are a fully integrated manufacturing company that takes responsibility for the success of our business and acts quickly to implement new ideas and projects to ensure company growth.

We are looking for an aggressively forward-thinking and passionate Machine Shop Supervisor for 2nd Shift to join a team dedicated and committed to implementing world‑class manufacturing methods and processes, including collaborative robotics, unattended machining, and custom design solutions. The Machine Shop Supervisor will oversee the machining functions and inspection of electro‑mechanical actuators and components for both of our business units. They will ensure the machining processes deliver high quality products and create value for our customers while also building a cross‑trained workforce that continues to grow, learn, and take ownership.

In this role, you will typically:

• Ensures work is completed to production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, identifying resource needs, allocating resources, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures, works to track and improve efficiency within machining processes, and makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures.
• Monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures while ensuring machine shop spending is within previously set budget (ensuring employees are clocking in/out on time, wearing appropriate PPE, etc.).
• Work closely with manufacturing engineering to develop and implement new machining processes to improve existing ones.
• Supports and fosters the growth and development of all direct reports by setting goals in annual performance reviews and determining training schedules.
• Resolves personnel and production problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action.
• Maintain documentation practices including inspection records, certificates of conformance and non-
• conformance reports.
• Sets daily/weekly/monthly objectives to meet higher level company objectives and communicates them to employees.
• Notifies the Operations Manager of any issues requiring cross-functional input from Engineering, Quality, and/or Purchasing to resolve issues, support new product introduction, and manage production changes.
• Develops a work environment that fosters open and honest communications to continuously instill confidence and credibility by actively engaging the workforce.
• Maintains working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Communicates and enforces all company workplace policies including attendance, quality, and safety objectives.
• Supervise and lead a team of machinists and quality inspectors.
• Actively participates in EHS activities such as area inspections, safety assessments, team meetings, accident investigations and procedure development.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned
• Work hours 3:30pm - 12:00am

We require:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing responsibility, including supervisory experience.
• Experience in machining operations including demonstrated understanding of CNC machining schedules
• Authorization to work in the US

Eligibility Requirements:

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Whippany Actuation Systems will require proof of status before employment.

We would really like to see:

• Experience in high mix low volume production environment
• Familiarity with ERP and MES systems
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, GD&T, and metrology.
• Proficiency with CMM programming and manual inspection tools.
• Demonstrated competence in leading programs and/or projects
• Bias for action. Ability to recognize problems and opportunities. Ability to drive problem resolution and follow through to completion.
• Innovative/Creative – drives to develop proprietary, product-differentiating technologies.
• Strong communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to handle and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $110,000 to $135,000 per year. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will position.”

At Whippany Actuation Systems, we believe that our success can only be credited to the hard work and dedication of our employees. To support our employees, we offer a variety of benefit options so they can choose the coverage based on what is important to their unique lifestyle. These include medical, dental, vision, ID protection, legal insurance, pet insurance, tuition assistance program, and an employee assistance program. In addition, we provide 401K with immediate company match, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and short‑and long‑term disability benefits. Lastly, active employees are eligible for generous paid time off including 12 paid holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time.

Whippany Actuation Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Individuals who have a disability and would like to request an accommodation with regard to the application and selection process (i.e. the online application or interviews) or have questions regarding our website accessibility, may call 973-560-6662.

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

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