Weekend Machining Supervisor - Lead Shift & Improvement

Ulti-Mate Connector, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead day-to-day machining operations. You will guide a team of machinists and operators, ensuring high-precision production meets safety, quality, and delivery standards.

You will oversee weekend shifts, drive continuous improvement, and manage cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Toolroom teams on a site that emphasizes safety and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in a machine shop environment or 5+ years as a Process Engineer in manufacturing.
• Aerospace/Defense manufacturing domain experience.
• Current ITAR compliance training and strict adherence required.

Responsibilities

• Weekend supervision to manage the weekend shift and align with production demands and Quality.
• Direct daily machine shop operations to meet schedules, setup times, and output targets while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Reconcile operator ERP labor hours against timecard records for accurate labor tracking.
• Maintain Tier boards and conduct weekend-style pass-downs to track performance and gaps.
• Monitor daily KPIs (OEE, scrap, downtime) and implement countermeasures to keep production on track.
• Lead the floor-level rollout of new machining technologies, tooling, and automated processes.
• Uphold strict quality accountability; ensure metrology inspections and first-piece buy-offs are completed.
• Enforce daily safety protocols and lead shift investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & record keeping

Blueprint reading

Metrology & inspection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Google Workspace

SmartView

ADP

Job description

Aptiv Interconnect in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead day-to-day machining operations. You will guide a team of machinists and operators, ensuring high-precision production meets safety, quality, and delivery standards.

You will oversee weekend shifts, drive continuous improvement, and manage cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Toolroom teams on a site that emphasizes safety and accountability.