Machining & Assembly Shift Supervisor

Tethered Talent; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tethered Talent seeks a hands-on Machining & Assembly Shift Supervisor to lead daily production operations in a regulated medical device environment. You will oversee machining and assembly staff, drive schedules, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery with a focus on Lean principles.

Ideal candidates have CNC experience and strong frontline leadership. A high school diploma is required, and a degree is a plus. This role is based in Sugar Land, TX on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• At least five years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in a production supervisor/shift supervisor role.
• Experience overseeing machining and/or assembly operations.
• Understanding of CNC machining operations; hands-on setup or programming is a plus.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing: 5S, standard work, waste reduction, root-cause analysis.
• Experience using ERP/MES for production tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily machining and assembly operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Supervise, coach, and develop machine operators, assemblers, and production leads.
• Execute production schedules, prioritize work orders, and coordinate shift handoffs.
• Monitor production performance and address equipment, staffing, quality, or material issues.
• Identify bottlenecks and lead problem-solving to improve production flow.
• Allocate labor, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity and schedule adherence.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and 5S-compliant environment.
• Reinforce standard work, training, and performance expectations.
• Drive Lean initiatives, waste reduction, setup improvements, and Kaizen activities.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, quality, and CI teams to strengthen processes.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Shift supervision

CNC machining understanding

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

A growing medical device manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Machining & Assembly Shift Supervisor to lead daily production operations within a regulated manufacturing environment.

This frontline leadership position will oversee machining and assembly personnel, execute production schedules, address operational issues, and ensure the team meets its safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals. The ideal candidate has manufacturing-floor leadership experience and understands CNC machining and/or precision assembly operations.

Available Shifts

• 1st Shift: 6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Candidates may be considered for either shift based on their experience and availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily machining and assembly operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals
• Supervise, coach, and develop machine operators, assemblers, and production leads
• Execute production schedules, prioritize work orders, and coordinate effective shift handoffs
• Monitor production performance and respond quickly to equipment, staffing, quality, or material issues
• Identify bottlenecks and lead problem-solving efforts to improve production flow
• Allocate labor, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity and schedule adherence
• Maintain a safe, organized, and 5S-compliant manufacturing environment
• Reinforce standard work, employee training, and performance expectations
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement initiatives, including waste reduction, setup improvements, visual management, and Kaizen activities
• Partner with planning, engineering, quality, and continuous-improvement teams to strengthen processes, routings, and work instructions
• Ensure production documentation, traceability, cleanliness, and other quality-system requirements remain audit-ready

Qualifications

• At least five years of manufacturing experience
• At least two years of experience in a production supervisor, shift supervisor, team lead, or comparable leadership position
• Experience overseeing machining and/or assembly operations
• Understanding of CNC machining operations; hands-on setup or programming experience is beneficial
• Experience managing production output and schedule commitments in a high-mix, low-volume environment
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, standard work, waste reduction, and root-cause analysis
• Experience using ERP and/or MES systems for production tracking
• Strong floor leadership, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in medical devices, aerospace, or another regulated manufacturing industry is strongly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or a related field is preferred