Machinist Supervisor

Belcan; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Machinist Supervisor - Mid Shift for an aerospace manufacturer. You will lead CNC machinists and machine shop personnel, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, safety expectations, and customer commitments are met.

The successful candidate will oversee daily machining operations, support production scheduling, develop employees, and drive continuous improvement. You will also serve as the primary leader during the transition between second and third shift, ensuring

Qualifications

• 3+ years in supervisory role in CNC machining or precision manufacturing.
• Experience leading CNC machinists and machine shop personnel.
• Experience with production scheduling, labor utilization and KPIs.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills; effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily Machine Shop operations and lead CNC machinists.
• Ensure schedules, quality requirements, and customer delivery commitments are met.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure policy compliance.
• Coach and develop machinists through performance management and training.
• Monitor OEE, productivity, scrap, and process improvements.
• Coordinate staffing and workflow to optimize efficiency.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning and Supply Chain.
• Support new product introductions and tooling implementations.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

CNC machining

Documentation & SOPs

Production scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Machinist Supervisor - Mid Shift

Pay: $75k/yr - $100k/yr (Based on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Job Type: Direct, Full-Time

Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000 annually (Based on Experience)

Schedule: Mid Shift - Approximately 6:00 PM (or 7:00 PM) start time, working a 9-hour shift.

Position Summary:

Our client, a leading aerospace manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Machining Supervisor to lead its Machine Shop during Mid Shift. This position will provide direct leadership for CNC Machinists and machine shop personnel while ensuring production goals, quality standards, safety expectations, and customer commitments are consistently achieved.

The successful candidate will oversee daily machining operations, support production scheduling, develop employees, and drive continuous improvement throughout the machine shop. This individual will serve as the primary leader during the transition between second and third shift, ensuring effective communication, operational continuity, and efficient workflow across machining operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience supervising CNC machining operations within aerospace or other precision manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead daily operations within the Machine Shop, providing leadership and direction to CNC Machinists and machine shop personnel.
• Ensure machining operations meet production schedules, quality requirements, and customer delivery commitments.
• Promote a safe working environment while ensuring compliance with all company policies and manufacturing procedures.
• Coach, mentor, and develop machinists through performance management, training, and continuous feedback.
• Monitor machine utilization, productivity, scrap, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) to maximize operational performance.
• Coordinate staffing, labor allocation, and workflow to optimize machine shop efficiency.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Support new product introductions, process improvements, tooling implementation, and machining best practices.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Ensure proper shift communication and seamless transition between second and third shift operations.
• Maintain accurate production reporting and performance metrics.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience within a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations and machine shop processes.
• Experience supervising machinists, CNC operators, or precision manufacturing personnel.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Experience managing production schedules, labor utilization, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Working knowledge of blueprint interpretation, machining processes, tooling, and manufacturing workflows.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Experience supervising high-mix, low-volume machining operations.
• Familiarity with machining exotic aerospace alloys including titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Experience supporting CNC milling, turning, Swiss machining, or multi-axis machining operations.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience working closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to improve machining processes and reduce cycle times.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or another technical discipline preferred.
• Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience within machining operations will also be considered.

Work Authorization & Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person, which includes: U.S. Citizens & U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)
• Employment offers are contingent upon verification of U.S. Person status.
• Background Investigation & Pre-employment Drug Screening
• Compliance with all applicable FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Why Join Us:

• This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established aerospace manufacturer experiencing continued growth. You'll have the opportunity to lead a highly visible production team, influence operational performance, mentor employees, and play a key role in delivering world-class aerospace components to customers around the globe.