Machine Shop Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the activities of machine shop personnel.
• Set up and operate special-purpose equipment, conventional lathes and mills, NC machines, and machining centers.
• Perform machining of metallic and nonmetallic parts while maintaining required quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Calculate and set machining controls, including speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut.
• Interface with machines using G-code and controllers such as Fanuc, Okuma, or Dynapath.
• Train and cross-train machine shop personnel on machining operations and equipment.
• Maintain machine loading and resource loading schedules.
• Schedule shop work according to job priorities and reevaluate schedules daily.
• Plan and schedule second-shift operations and assign overtime as needed.
• Coordinate workflow with the company scheduler based on job schedules.
• Attend job scheduling meetings and maintain current project status reports.
• Participate in pre-job and post-job review processes.
• Plan and design fixtures and recommend improvements to production processes.
• Work with personnel to maximize efficiency, optimize productivity, and reduce costs.
• Maintain tooling supplies and order required tooling for the shop.
• Keep machinery in good working order and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct safety meetings and promote safe work practices.
• Monitor employees, equipment, procedures, and overall shop safety.
• Interview candidates and make recommendations for hiring.
• Conduct employee performance appraisals.
• Coach, motivate, and develop employees while building a strong team environment.
• Understand employee capabilities and assign work according to skill sets and production requirements.
• Work with other departments to improve product performance and reduce costs.
• Communicate job status and production priorities to supervisors and managers.
• Take an active role in planning and scheduling objectives to meet production deadlines.
• Operate machine equipment and troubleshoot machining and production issues.
• Recommend and implement changes that improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Establish clear and challenging departmental and personal performance goals.
• Adjust leadership style to effectively manage and develop different employees.
• Serve as a positive working example and maintain a professional attitude.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of machining experience required.
• Experience setting up and machining large components required.
• GeoPath programming experience required.
• Strong hands-on experience with conventional and CNC/NC machining equipment.
• Ability to operate machine shop equipment.
• Experience with G-code and Fanuc, Okuma, or Dynapath controllers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Knowledge of machining processes, procedures, tooling, and equipment.
• Understanding of quality control processes and ability to recommend process adjustments.
• Strong knowledge of machine shop safety procedures and risks.
• Ability to perform basic algebra and geometry calculations.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, discipline, and ability to supervise a team.
• Ability to train and cross-train employees.
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other departments and management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work hands-on while supervising shop personnel.