Machine Shop Supervisor – 2nd Shift; CNC Machining

At a Glance

Company: Karl Storz
Location: Franklin, MA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $73,600 – $95,600 per year (DOE)
Shift: Monday – Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Overtime: As Needed
Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior Leadership (3–5+ years supervisory experience)
Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing
Apply: Directly through hireCNC

This role exists to support the continued growth and operational performance of Karl Storz’s precision machining operation.

The Machine Shop Supervisor plays a key role in leading production teams, maintaining workflow efficiency, supporting quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a high-precision medical manufacturing environment.

This is a hands‑on leadership position for someone who understands CNC machining, production flow, and how to build strong manufacturing teams.

In this role, you will:

• Supervise machining department personnel and 2–4 Team Leads
• Coordinate production schedules, priorities, and workflow
• Support daily machining operations to ensure quality and on‑time delivery
• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities
• Monitor department KPIs and implement corrective actions when needed
• Support MRB processes and daily production reviews
• Troubleshoot downtime and elevate technical issues as required
• Lead Kaizen events and Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Develop and maintain standard work procedures
• Ensure compliance with ISO, FDA, and quality system requirements
• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce PPE/safety standards
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements

You’ll support machining operations involving:

Machines: CNC screw machines and precision machining equipment
Manufacturing Environment: Medical device machining and assembly support
Production Systems: ERP and production scheduling systems
Lean Tools: Kaizen, continuous improvement, standard work, KPI management

• Stainless Steel
• Medical-grade alloys
• Precision machined components used in surgical devices

• 3–5+ years of supervisory experience in a machining environment
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations
• Experience with CNC setups, offsets, and program editing
• Strong leadership and employee development skills
• Ability to manage production priorities and workflow
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience
• Experience leading Kaizen or Lean manufacturing projects
• ERP or production system experience

Professionals choose Karl Storz because:

• Clean, modern, climate‑controlled manufacturing facility
• Stable medical manufacturing environment
• Collaborative and safety‑focused culture
• Strong focus on Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to directly impact production performance and team growth
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250/year)
• 401(k) with company match
• 3 weeks vacation + 11 paid holidays
• Long‑term career growth opportunities

Pay Range: $73,600 – $95,600 per year (based on experience)

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO + paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Life, STD/LTD insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness and fitness reimbursement
• Pet insurance options

Monday – Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Overtime: As needed

Interested candidates can apply directly through hire

CNC.