Machine Shop Supervisor (2nd shift)

Essential Duties of the Machine Shop Supervisor

• Lead, supervise, and develop machining department personnel, including foremen and hourly employees.
• Manage hiring, training, performance management, and disciplinary actions in coordination with Human Resources.
• Plan, organize, and direct machining operations to ensure compliance with engineering, quality, and production requirements.
• Establish departmental priorities to meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, equipment, tooling, and floor space to optimize productivity and cost performance.
• Oversee maintenance and availability of production tooling, equipment, and supplies.
• Cookordinate with Production Control to align machining activities with production schedules and resolve workflow issues.
• Work closely with Engineering to improve manufacturing methods, processes, and machining capabilities.
• Collaborate with Quality to investigate nonconformances, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Cookordinate with Maintenance to resolve mechanical and electrical equipment issues and minimize production disruptions.
• Maintain accurate records related to attendance, overtime, and departmental activities.
• Support labor relations activities including grievance procedures and apprenticeship programs.
• Participate in production meetings and communicate departmental updates, challenges, and solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.

Education & Skills Requirements

• A high school diploma or trade school certification required; completion of an apprenticeship program or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in CNC machining and inspection of heavy components in a complex manufacturing or job shop environment required.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of supervisory or leadership experience in a machining or manufacturing environment required.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, inspection methods, and machine capabilities.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming and machining operations.
• Experience operating in a unionized manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex operations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Excellent computer skills including working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Precision Custom Components/DC Fabricators is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace where everyone is treated with respect.

Pay Range

$75,000 - $80,000 per hour

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