Shop Supervisor 1st Shift

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Are you ready to bring your Supervisory/Manufacturing skills to a team that values precision and innovation? At Martin Sprocket & Gear, we’re dedicated to producing quality mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings with excellence, and we're looking for skilled Shop Supervisors like you!

• Department Oversight:
  Manage day‑to‑day operations of the department, ensuring efficient workflow, adherence to safety protocols, and compliance with time‑keeping and performance management procedures.
• Employee Management:
  Oversee employee performance, provide coaching and feedback, and conduct performance evaluations to support team development and productivity.
• Training & Development:
  Assist with onboarding and training of new employees, as well as provide ongoing education and skill development for the team.
• Order Management:
  Expedite and prioritize shop orders through the department to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Cross‑Department Coordination:
  Collaborate with management and other departments to ensure smooth manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Workplace Safety & Maintenance:
  Ensure the team maintains machines and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized manner, addressing safety concerns promptly.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify and implement opportunities for operational efficiencies and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Address and resolve production or personnel issues promptly to avoid disruptions to operations.
• Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to company policies, quality standards, and industry regulations.

• Supervisory
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Expertise:
  Preferred experience in one or more of the following areas: welding, metal fabrication, or machining, with the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated ability to motivate, guide, and develop team members to achieve individual and collective goals.
• Shop Floor Presence:
  Ability to maintain a consistent and active presence on the shop floor, spending approximately 2/3 of the shift overseeing operations.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with shop employees, office staff, supervisors, managers, and executives.
• Adaptability:
  Able to adjust to changing priorities and unexpected challenges while maintaining productivity and focus.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Excellent team player with the ability to work well with others and foster a collaborative and cooperative work environment.
• Safety Leadership:
  Strong commitment to workplace safety, with a demonstrated ability to promote and enforce safety standards and practices.
• Performance Management:
  Proficiency in performance management processes, including creating plans of action and conducting employee evaluations.
• Detail Orientation:
  Highly detail‑oriented, ensuring quality and precision in all tasks and responsibilities.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant software.
• Multi‑Tasking:
  Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively throughout the shift.
• Math
  
  Skills:
  
  Average math skills, with the ability to read and comprehend written instructions in English and complete logs, documents, and reports accurately.

• 1st Shift, Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report daily to the branch to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Founded in 1951 by Joe Martin Sr., Martin Sprocket & Gear is a global leader in mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings. We are proud to remain family‑owned and operate on a simple philosophy: “Make a quality product, have plenty of it available, and be easy…