Machining Supervisor

Seyer Industries Inc.; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Climate-controlled environment

96 hours PTO in first year

Anniversary paid day off

Nine paid holidays

Health, Dental, Vision

Life insurance included

401(k) with match

Job summary

Seyer Industries, Inc. in Saint Peters, Missouri, is seeking a Machining Supervisor to lead our machining team and drive continuous improvement. You will oversee safety, productivity, and cross-functional collaboration in a climate-controlled environment.

We offer performance incentives, strong benefits, and a career with a company committed to Lean practices and quality. Eligible for 401(k) with employer match and paid time off from day one.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience leading machining teams.
• Demonstrated leadership traits.
• Highly motivated, energetic, and proactive.
• Effective communicator (oral and written), listens with purpose, ensures message is understood.
• Align day-to-day job functions with business objectives.
• Supports and services needs of upstream and downstream customers.
• Mentors and develops team.
• Utilizes people effectively to promote resource flexibility.
• Positive attitude and outlook create an inspiring workplace atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Drives a safe culture and upholds the EH&S program at Seyer Industries.
• Directs machining operations and manages personnel and systems.
• Initiates productivity improvements through equipment, tooling, and innovations.
• Hires and trains machining staff; develops plans to improve capabilities and flexibility.
• Manages departmental budgets and uses shared services as needed.
• Maintains the 6S program and supports Lean initiatives for optimal flow.
• Prepares reports for the Operations Manager (forecast hours, costs, productivity).
• Leads cross-functional meetings and drives improvements.
• Drives cross-training to ensure workforce flexibility and capability.
• Develops and maintains SOPs; suggests policy changes to operations.
• Ensures procedures meet safety and environmental regulations.
• Interfaces with customers, auditors, and associates as needed.
• Complies with Seyer Industries Quality System and customer requirements (AS9100).

Skills

Machining leadership

Leadership

Effective communication

Team mentorship

Resource flexibility

Positive attitude

Business alignment

Proactive

Job description

We are looking for a Machining Supervisor!

WE OFFER GREAT BENEFITS!

• Attractive performance incentives
• Year-round climate-controlled work environment
• Start accruing vacation from day one! Accrued each pay period, you will receive 96 hours of paid time off in your first year!
• Anniversary paid day off awarded each year.
• Nine (9) paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve.
• Complete benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life.
• Benefits Paid by Seyer Industries: HealthiestYou (Teledoc services), Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Employer Assistance Program (EAP), Short-term disability, Long-term disability, and Parental Leave.
• 401(k) with employer match - Seyer Industries will match 100% of the first 3% of pay you contribute to the plan; plus 50% of next 2% contributed.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Achieves results using Seyer's core values while demonstrating continuous improvement
• Considers problems from all perspectives, involves others in the decision-making process, and transforms roadblocks into opportunities
• Embraces change and mobilizes others to support it
• Manages emotions during challenging conversations
• Promotes accountability and achieves results through other people
• Encourages prudent risk-taking and exploration of innovative approaches
• Instills passion, confidence, and direction to team members
• Lives out Seyer's core values and instills these values in others

Principle Responsibilities:

• Drives a safe culture within the group and upholds all requirements of the environmental, health and safety program at Seyer Industries.
• Determines and maintains the proper levels of manufacturing personnel, procedures and systems. The Machining Supervisor will direct the Machining operations of Seyer Industries.
• Initiates productivity improvements through the identification of equipment, tooling and other innovations.
• Hire and train personnel in Machining and Striding areas that optimizes quality and productivity. Maintains development plans which drive improvements to employee capabilities and flexibility.
• Will be responsible for Machining and Striding departmental budgets. The Machining Supervisor has the authority to hire or use shared services as needed in conjunction with other areas throughout the business.
• Maintains the 6S program. Applies proper Lean and Continuous Improvement techniques and supports the company's Lean Initiatives to promote optimal production flow and reduced lead times.
• Prepares reports for the Operations Manager such as forecast hours, cost measurements, productivity measurements, and human resource plans.
• Use the total resource approach to maintaining optimal productivity by using proper planning, machine, materials, methods, and human resources.
• Leads cross-functional team meetings to present performance metrics and drive improvements.
• Drives cross-training within the department to ensure high level of flexibility and capability
• Works with Manufacturing Engineering- to develop and maintain sound production procedures/SOP's and written procedures as needed. In writing, recommends policy changes to the Operations Manager.
• Works with business leaders to ensure proper procedures are in place with regards to governmental regulations for safety and environment.
• Interface with outside customers, auditors, and associates as needed.
• Conform to all requirements of Seyer Industries Quality System and any and all customer-invoked quality requirements (AS9100, for example).

Required Skills/Competencies:

• 5 -10 years' experience leading machining teams
• Demonstrated leadership traits
• Highly motivated, energetic, and proactive
• Effective communicator (oral and written), listens with purpose, ensures message is understood
• Align day-to-day job functions with business objectives
• Supports and services needs of upstream and downstream customers
• Mentors and develops team
• Utilizes people effectively to promote resource flexibility
• Positive attitude and outlook create an inspiring workplace atmosphere

ABOUT SEYER INDUSTRIES

Founded in 1957, Seyer Industries is a small business located in St. Peters, Missouri, specializing in high-complexity machined parts and assemblies for the aerospace and maritime industries. Seyer is a turnkey supplier with extensive capabilities, including CNC machining, design engineering, mechanical assembly, chemical processing, painting, kitting, welding, and NADCAP-certified penetrant and magnetic particle inspection. Our team is comprised of individuals proudly committed to the objectives of quality and productivity.

All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check.

EOE disability/veteran - We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.