Machining Supervisor

About the Role

Lead daily machining operations, driving a skilled team to deliver high-quality products on time while maximizing productivity and efficiency. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace machining environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of machining professionals
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ensure customer quality requirements and delivery commitments are met
• Drive productivity improvements through equipment, tooling, and process enhancements
• Hire, train, coach, and develop team members for long-term success
• Manage departmental staffing, scheduling, and budget performance
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and operational excellence initiatives
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and other departments to optimize production
• Lead performance reviews, cross-training efforts, and workforce development
• Present operational metrics and lead improvement-focused meetings
• Work with customers, auditors, and business partners as needed

Requirements

• Vocational training, some college coursework, or equivalent industry experience
• Manufacturing or machining leadership experience preferred
• Experience supervising production teams
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and production best practices
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering results

Skills

• Hands-on experience with 3 axis, 5 axis, Mazak, Integrex, or similar machining equipment
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Highly motivated, energetic, and proactive
• Clear and effective communication
• Ability to build trust and accountability within teams
• Embraces change and inspires others to do the same
• Creative problem-solving and process improvement mindset
• Mentors and develops employees to reach their potential
• Maintains a positive, team-focused attitude

Your Impact

• Deliver products on time and maintain exceptional quality standards
• Improve operational efficiency
• Enhance employee capabilities through training and development
• Build a culture focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Work Environment

• Primarily an indoor, climate-controlled manufacturing facility
• Combination of desk work and shop-floor leadership
• Occasional lifting, bending, and walking throughout production areas
• Exposure to manufacturing environments that may include machine noise, temperature fluctuations, and standard industrial safety requirements