Machine Shop Supervisor

This position is a critical part of a team working, communication with the manufacturing manager, manufacturing supervisors, the Production department, and Quality control is key.

Responsible for managing department productivity and work quality. Recommends equipment upgrades, selection of equipment, maintains and schedules maintenance for machine shop equipment.

Specific activities supervised may include a wide variety of production machining operations, typically involving making parts for proprietary products.

Working knowledge of machining processes, tooling selection, feeds and speeds, materials for production of prototype work, jigs, and fixtures

Monitor departments output, ensure parts are produced within print tolerances and specifications

Scheduling of work for the stock selector to feed the department

Allocation of work based on delivery dates and production control demand

Continuous improvement of process and tooling, working with tooling vendors

Under management guidance, schedules work, assists with employee selection, review employee performance, administer work rules and recommend compensation, unless it is governed by contract.

Directly supervises unionized direct labor employees

Must be able to motivate, provide leadership, be a positive role model and create a strong team environment.

Maintains company policies, and union contract provisions.

Ensuring that engineering change notices are reviewed and implemented

Working with the engineering department to develop the machining process of parts i.e., tolerances, additional features needed for the machining process, and finishes

Working with vendors to ensure parts are form, fit, and function to our prints

Responsible for daily labor reporting of employees, completing route steps, and other various tasks using Microsoft AX

Interacting with the Production Control, Engineering, Assembly, and Calibration departments to ensure on time delivery

Ensuring a safe work environment is maintained

Requirement: ideal candidate will meet the majority of the following:

High School Graduate w/Technical Degree or Associate’s degree in a related field is preferred

7+ years of supervisory experience

5+ years of hands-on experience of CNC and manual; Mills, lathes, and surface grinders

Experience with CAD/CAM, (Preferably Master CAM)

Proficient computer skills, experience with Microsoft AX and Office Suite a plus

Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills