Summary/Objective

The Machine Shop Supervisor will direct and coordinate all activities related to the department to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality, and throughput goals. The supervisor works in close collaboration with the Plant Manager and sets daily and weekly schedules for machine assignments, adjusting for absences and evolving production priorities.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee all CNC and manual machine centers, lathes, mills, all support equipment, and personnel in support of on-time delivery and quality.
• In charge of personnel, set ups and operation of all CNC and manual machines that perform a variety of processing operations
• Responsible for managing department productivity, workload scheduling, work quality, and minimizing waste, and procedural non-conformances.
• Coordinates production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers, including assisting in production as needed.
• Recommends equipment upgrades, maintenance schedules, and equipment, service or material vendors.
• Assists with staffing levels, performance reviews, compensation recommendations and overtime budgets.
• Schedules and conducts weekly safety and shift meetings, or other communication.
• Maintains project documentation, including schematics, blueprints, CAD files, work plans, contracts, manuals, inspection records, and department paperwork.
• Implement and maintain a 5S program in conjunction with QA and Safety consultant.
• Drives continuous improvement in process flow and production activities, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Initiative & Safety Conscious
• Mathematical Skills
• Technical Capacity
• Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

Duties include supervising 15 to 20 direct reports

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., However, this is a salary/exempt position with a minimum schedule of 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Benefits for full-time employees include Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, 401k matching, Employee Referral Program, and Employee Assistance Program.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or certification in manufacturing technology, industrial supervision, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a production environment
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in machine shop operation and metal fabrication.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in a fabrication shop setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings
• Familiarity with 3, 4 & 5 Axis, computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tool operating procedures.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite and production software.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Operation Management or Industrial Engineering
• Three (3) years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment on similar equipment. Mazak, Integrex, and Okuma preferred.
• Experience with CNC punch press machines and automated fabrication equipment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in using production management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience implementing process improvements.
• Previous quality management experience
• OSHA Certified (Safety)