Manufacturing Supervisor – Machining - 3rd Shift

About the role

The Manufacturing Supervisor – Machining is a hands-on working supervisor responsible for leading the machining department on 3rd shift. This position requires a strong background in machining, operations, quality inspection, and employee supervision. The successful candidate will be actively involved on the production floor, assisting with machining operations, setups, troubleshooting, inspections, and process improvements while directing and developing employees. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the department meets safety, quality, productivity, and delivery requirements. We are looking for an experienced machining professional who is ready to lead. The ideal candidate will be a working supervisor who is comfortable operating and troubleshooting machines, inspecting parts, solving production problems, and directing employees from the production floor. This individual must lead by example and have a strong commitment to Safety, Quality, Productivity, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and direct machining employees on 2nd shift.
• Assign employees and machines based on production requirements, skill level, and workload.
• Remain actively involved in machining operations and provide hands-on support.
• Assist with machine setups, tooling, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor production schedules, machine performance, downtime, scrap, and rework.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T.
• Perform and oversee first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Identify and resolve machining and quality issues and work with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance as needed.
• Ensure employees follow established work instructions, inspection procedures, and safety requirements.
• Hold employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and performance.
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate production priorities and issues to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce scrap and downtime, and increase productivity.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on machining experience.
• Previous supervisory, lead, or team-lead experience preferred.
• Strong machining knowledge, including setup, tooling, and troubleshooting.
• Strong quality inspection and precision measurement experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to train, coach, motivate, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness and ability to work 2nd shift in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Medical & prescription coverage, including a high-cost specialty drug program (potential for $0 cost)
• Surgery & imaging program (potential for $0 cost)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays (including your birthday)
• On-demand pay (any day can be payday)
• $2000 Perfect Attendance bonus
• $500 employee referral bonus
• $500 wellness visit drawing
• Gym membership credit
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement and internal training opportunities

Schedule

Shift: Sunday Night - Friday morning - 10:00pm - 6:00am but hours could vary