Machine Shop Supervisor – 1st Shift (CNC Machining

At a glance

Company: Karl Storz
Location: Franklin, Massachusetts
Pay: $81,100–$105,300 annually DOE
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Experience: 3–5+ Years Supervisory Experience
Machines: CNC Screw Machines CNC Machining
Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing

If you're a machining leader who enjoys being on the shop floor—not sitting behind a desk all day—this is an opportunity to lead one of the industry's most advanced precision machining operations.

Karl Storz is a global leader in medical technology, manufacturing the precision components used in minimally invasive surgical devices found in hospitals around the world. At the Franklin, MA facility, you'll lead a skilled team responsible for producing high-quality machined parts in a clean, modern, ISO-certified manufacturing environment.

This isn't simply a production supervisor position. You'll have the opportunity to develop people, improve machining processes, lead Lean initiatives, and directly influence quality, delivery, and operational performance. If you enjoy solving manufacturing challenges while building high-performing teams, you'll have the resources and support to make a real impact.

As Machine Shop Supervisor, you'll:

• Lead daily operations within the CNC machining department
• Supervise machinists, operators, finishers, assemblers, and Team Leads
• Coordinate production schedules to meet quality and delivery goals
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees through ongoing training and performance management
• Monitor production KPIs and implement corrective actions
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage work orders, inventory, calibration programs, and manufacturing resources
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Operations to resolve production challenges
• Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, workforce planning, and employee relations
• Ensure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and company safety standards

• CNC screw machines
• Precision CNC machining equipment

• Global medical device manufacturer
• Modern, clean manufacturing facility
• ISO-certified operation
• FDA-regulated manufacturing
• Lean manufacturing culture
• Continuous investment in technology
• Cross-functional engineering support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Strong advancement opportunities
• Long-term stability with a family-owned company

• Stainless Steel
• Medical-grade alloys
• Precision surgical components

• 3–5+ years of supervisory experience in a machining or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations
• Experience with CNC setups, offsets, troubleshooting, and program editing
• Proven leadership and employee development experience
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field
• CNC screw machine experience
• Medical device manufacturing experience
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kanban experience
• Experience working within ISO-certified manufacturing environments

• Competitive salary
• Monday-Friday first shift schedule
• Modern, climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Lead a skilled machining team
• Strong culture of continuous improvement
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Three weeks of vacation plus paid holidays
• Up to eight weeks of paid parental leave
• Long-term career growth with a global industry leader

Pay: $81,100–$105,300 annually (DOE)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Fitness reimbursement
• Pet insurance

Monday–Friday
6:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Overtime as needed.

For more than 80 years, Karl Storz has been one of the world's leading manufacturers of endoscopic and minimally invasive surgical technology. Still family-owned today, the company employs more than 9,000 people globally and is recognized for its commitment to innovation, precision engineering, and long-term investment in both technology and people.

The Franklin, Massachusetts facility supports the production of high-precision medical components in a modern manufacturing environment focused on quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Employees benefit from stable work, advanced manufacturing technology, and opportunities to grow their careers while helping produce products that improve patient care worldwide.