Machine Shop Supervisor

CNC Machine Shop experience (hands on and managing people) The Manager is looking for someone that knows the ins and outs of a machine shop.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Machine Shop Supervisor will be responsible of day-to-day operations of the machining department to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost targets and all sustainment/improvement related action and activities. This role will be responsible of managing people, schedules, workflows, equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives (including client Lean System practices) while ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Oversee daily machining operations (CNC and manual) across multiple machines and cells.

• Plan, prioritize, and assign work orders to meet on-time delivery and productivity goals.

• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental (EHS), and quality standards such as AS9100.

• Manage a team of machinists, operators, and handle staffing, training, and performance.

• Maintain process control: setups, tool management, and program control.

• Coordinate preventive maintenance and escalate equipment downtime with Maintenance.

• Drive continuous improvement using client Lean System (PLS) tools: 5S, standard work, visual management, kaizen.

• Monitor production metrics (OEE, scrap, rework, first-pass yield, cycle time) and implement corrective actions.

• Control inventories (WIP, raw material, tooling, consumables).

• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Safety to resolve issues and improve processes.

• Support cost reduction through waste elimination, optimized setups and programs, and tooling/process improvements.

• Enforce documentation control: routings, work instructions, drawings, programs, and change management.

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance

• Ability to plan, set priorities for the team and direct technical efforts to meet business objectives

• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

• Ability to explain a range of complex technical information

• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion