Machine Shop Supervisor: Lead CNC, Boost Throughput & Quality

KeyStaff Professionals- A Division of Midwest Staffing; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Quarterly bonus payout

12 paid holidays, PTO, birthday day

Employer-paid disability and life保险

Tools and uniforms provided (laundered

Safety shoes and safety glasses reimb

Job summary

KeyStaff Professionals- A Division of Midwest Staffing is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead machining operations with hands-on CNC expertise, focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will develop people, optimize workflows, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role combines leadership with practical machining knowledge, supervision of daily activities, and collaboration with other departments to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of machining, machining support, and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; a two-year technical college degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and machining processes.
• Proficiency in CNC mill and lathe programming, editing, setup, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Fanuc controls.
• Experience using inspection equipment, including calipers, bore gauges, and height gauges.
• Ability to read blueprints, drafting symbols, and GD&T symbols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, and email; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving, and team management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust workloads to meet changing business needs.
• A proactive, flexible, results-oriented approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily machining operations, coordinating staffing, workflow, and production priorities to meet delivery, cost, safety, and quality goals.
• Coach, train, and develop employees while building teamwork, accountability, and ownership.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend improvements to equipment, processes, and methods that reduce costs and lead times or improve quality.
• Develop and maintain department procedures, policies, and work processes.
• Collaborate with other supervisors and departments to support production needs.
• Promote safe work practices, ensure appropriate safety equipment is available, and investigate incidents to implement corrective actions.
• Manage department performance against budgets and short- and long-term goals.
• Operate within the guidelines of the current labor agreement.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining leadership

Shop floor supervision

Problem solving

Team coaching

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical college degree preferred

Tools

Fanuc controls

SAP

Microsoft Office

Calipers

Bore gauges

Height gauges

Job description

KeyStaff Professionals- A Division of Midwest Staffing is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead machining operations with hands-on CNC expertise, focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will develop people, optimize workflows, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role combines leadership with practical machining knowledge, supervision of daily activities, and collaboration with other departments to meet production goals.