Manufacturing Supervisor, Machining - 2nd Shift

Ichor Systems, Inc.; Osakis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ichor Systems, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a skilled production planner to analyze work orders, estimate worker hours, create machining schedules, and plan material flow.

You will interpret blueprints, assign duties, inspect parts, and drive continuous improvement in methods, layout, and efficiency.

Strong Excel and ERP experience preferred; ITAR compliance and US person requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Knowledge of Excel, ADP payroll systems and Oracle software.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Plans flow of materials through department and develops physical layout of machines according to work orders.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.

Skills

Read & interpret documents

Mathematical calculations

Problem solving

Excel, ADP, Oracle software

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Supervisory experience or CNC experience

Tools

Excel

ADP payroll systems

Oracle software

Job description

• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Plans flow of materials through department and develops physical layout of machines according to work orders.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Plans flow of materials through department and develops physical layout of machines according to work orders.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Excel spreadsheet software; ADP payroll systems and Oracle software.

Desired Education

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred or must have 1-2 years minimum CNC Experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–12 hours per shift) on a manufacturing floor
• Frequent use of hands for handling tools, operating machinery controls, and inspecting parts
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25–50 pounds regularly; occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for working with precision equipment and components
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach in order to access machinery and materials
• Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read blueprints, gauges, and measurement tools
• Ability to distinguish colors (for wiring, indicators, or material identification, if applicable)
• Hearing ability sufficient to monitor equipment and communicate in a noisy industrial environment (with hearing protection as required)
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to noise, vibration, heat, cold, and machine fluids (coolants, oils)
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, steel-toe boots, gloves, and hearing protection

For candidates based in Minnesota: The pay range for this position is $79,600 - $135,300 annually.

Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well‑being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time‑off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.

ITAR Compliance

The business site where this position is located is an ITAR‑compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with “green card” permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected person (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Non‑citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location.

About Us

Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service.

Ichor offers world‑class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.

Our continued expansion of capabilities in South East Asia better aligns our production facilities with our customers' supply chain strategies. This further enables our expansion into new products and markets.

Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Oregon, Texas, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.

About The Team

Precision machining is Ichor Precision Machining’s heritage and core strength. IPM's skilled and dedicated employees deliver the most complex, extreme tolerance, and superior surface finish components at unsurpassed quality levels. Joining the team at IPM means working with dedicated, highly skilled employees that drive continuous improvement and ensure we deliver superior results to our customers. IPM is excited to share that we are now a part of the Ichor Systems family of companies. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Minnesota, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.

IPM is an ITAR‑compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with “green card” permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected individual (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Individuals with temporary visas are not eligible for hire.

Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.