Machine Shop Manager

*Qualifications: Machinist Certificate of Qualification preferred.

*Skillset: 10+ years' experience in a machine shop environment or engineering department of a manufacturer with heavy machining capabilities. 3+ years' experience as a lead hand or supervisor. Good understanding of machinery and equipment and material tolerances. Good time management and problem solving skills. Skilled at conflict resolution, people management and production planning. Competence with computer software.

*Responsibilities: Direct machine shop employees in day to day production activities. Track all machine shop jobs to ensure on budget and prepare mitigation plans if project is tracking over budget. Assist with scheduling jobs through machine shop to maintain on time delivery to customer. Coordinate with fabrication shop to ensure parts are available when required. Main technical machining representative for the company active as liaison with customer and others. Manage machine shop consumables and shop supplies. Recommend new equipment or processes to maximize labour productivity. Recruit and hire machine shop employees. Conduct performance evaluations; perform progressive discipline actions when necessary.