Machine Shop Supervisor

Machine Shop Supervisor Reports To

Production Manager

The Machine Shop Supervisor role involves supervising a team in the assembly and fabrication of component parts, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations are met. The supervisor will also participate in production scheduling, maintain a safe working environment, and collaborate with various departments to improve processes and resolve issues. Under direction and in collaboration with the Superintendent, supervises union ship workers engaged in machinist duties ensuring accomplishment of assigned work on time and within budget.

Enforces safety and environmental regulations. In the absence of the Superintendent, will assume duties and responsibilities as directed by the Production Manager.

• Is committed to the company values and adheres to all policies and procedures
• Perform duties of his/her job and as assigned by Management
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co‑workers courteously and respectfully
• Communicate regularly with Officers, Managers & Supervisors about the different divisions and department’s issues
• Consistently be on time for work, meetings and appointments and deliver work projects by assigned due dates
• Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and orderly fashion
• Maintain and ensure the safety of all assigned equipment
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
• Meet productivity goals and quality standards as set by management

• Supervise and lead a team in the assembly and manufacturing of component parts, ensuring all safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved
• Participate in production scheduling, maintain a safe and efficient work environment, and collaborate with different departments to resolve issues and improve processes
• Oversee the training and development of production personnel in complex operations
• Manage production schedules and delegate tasks to ensure smooth workflow
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment
• Monitor work distribution to ensure the timely completion of tasks and coordinate with production control
• Set daily, weekly, and monthly goals for the team and effectively communicate objectives
• Ensure the availability of qualified personnel for travel during installations
• Manage budgets and expenses to maintain cost efficiency and control rework and scrap rates
• Collaborate with engineering, programming, planning, purchasing, and quality assurance teams to resolve issues and improve production
• Coordinate and schedule preventive maintenance and equipment calibration
• Develop and track training metrics to ensure staff is properly trained as needed
• Identify and address operational errors, initiating corrective actions with the help of Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Assurance
• Prepare performance evaluations and recommend employee actions
• Ensure the inside machine shop is maintained in a clean and organized manner
• Clean all equipment and shop daily and ensure all tooling, materials, etc are properly stored
• Ensure full compliance with safety and health regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Excellent communication skills, good attitude and exceptional work ethic
• Supervisory experience in a machine shop or fabrication setting
• Good attitude; must be a team player

• Knowledge of the marine industry and NAVSEA Standards
• Must be flexible in work hours. Evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required based on the needs of the business
• Supervisory experience in a machine shop or fabrication environment
• Minimum five (5) years of ship repair or marine industry experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of ship repair processes
• Proficient with MS Office programs:
  Word, Excel, & Outlook and various office tools
• Blueprint and schematic reading/interpretation
• Marine machinist background desired
• Experience with equipment alignment, valve & pump repair, hydraulic systems and troubleshooting, and shipboard systems is a plus
• Ability to…