Weekend CNC Shop Lead — Safety, Production & Lean

Hitachi, Ltd.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, Tennessee, seeks a Weekend Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a CNC machining team. You will drive safety, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement, coaching staff and resolving production challenges during weekend shifts.

The role focuses on optimizing machine utilization, OEE, and quality while ensuring proper time-record entry and effective communication across the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least five years of experience in CNC machining operations.
• At least two years of experience leading a CNC machine shop team.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with G code programming and editing.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Assign daily work and support team member training.
• Monitor machine utilization, efficiency, scrap rates and OEE.
• Review and enter hourly team member time records.
• Resolve production, technical, and material flow issues.
• Use production data to answer questions and support decisions.
• Coach team members and support clear communication across the team.
• Address workplace concerns and help resolve conflict effectively.
• Model safety, integrity, and care for your colleagues.
• Deliver high level of quality in the parts being machined.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling programming and equipment issues.

Skills

CNC machining

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

G-code programming

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, Tennessee, seeks a Weekend Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a CNC machining team. You will drive safety, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement, coaching staff and resolving production challenges during weekend shifts.

The role focuses on optimizing machine utilization, OEE, and quality while ensuring proper time-record entry and effective communication across the team.