Manufacturing Supervisor

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries.

We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition  :19161

Employment Type :Full Time

Job Category :Warehouse/Distribution
Job Grade:Exempt 13

Work Location :Chicopee, MA - Grind Shop

The Manufacturing Supervisor position requires an individual that will direct and coordinate the activities and personnel of an assigned department and will be responsible for the overall production of high‑quality machine tool cutters. This individual will train, mentor, schedule work and oversee the overall efficient production of precision cutting tools.

• Provides day‑to‑day leadership in the grinding department.
• Coordinates and directs activities of hourly personnel to produce cutters that meet, or exceed, our functional and quality requirements.
• Promotes and directs activities to reduce waste and increase on‑time delivery.
• Directs hourly associates in proper conduct, consistent with work practices, and plant rules.
• Schedules and distributes work to subordinate personnel.
• Provides and schedules resources for On the Job Training (OJT) as required.
• Set up open machines as required.
• Provides technical support where subordinates are unfamiliar with aspects of work or machine setup.
• Creates and debugs new programs developed on CAM (Simulation software) as/or if required. ? Produces as required, shop floor inspection processes.
• Produces inspection mylars as required.
• Operates production equipment as required.
• Spot checks work of subordinate machinist (Q/A spot checks).
• Reviews and revises manufacturing processes as required, includes collaborating with other grinding departments for the development of accurate and efficient manufacturing methods.
• Collaborates with vendors to troubleshoot unexpected equipment issues.
• Collaborate with manager during annual review and corrective action process
• Creates estimates (Quote new jobs)
• Promotes and directs good safety and environmental housekeeping practices on the shop floor
• Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required

• High School diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Five years of experience in manufacturing or manual cutter grinding applications, welding, or CNC as required.
• Possess an understanding of all the manufacturing equipment on the shop floor.
• Good time management and organizational skills required.
• Good verbal and written skills required.

Trade school in precision machining is a plus. Two‑year associates degree is a plus. Experience in CNC programming, i.e. ANCA simulation software is a plus, as applicable. Some Microsoft office (Word, Excel). Operate AutoCAD LT software (willing to train as required), as applicable. Experience in utilizing ERP systems (Job Boss), as applicable. AS400 experience as applicable. Other Requirements: A valid driver's license may be required.

Position requires up to 5% of travel. This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (ITAR) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information CUI.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.

Compensation starting at $71000 - $82000 depending on experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate’s relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company…