Shop Supervisor

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.

Under the direction of the Manager, direct, supervise and coordinate hourly personnel in a production, service or maintenance department in accordance with company policy and practices, operating schedules and controls for one or more shifts in more than one area of the plant.

• Lead and oversee daily CNC turning and milling operations
  , ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of the production plan. Maximize machine utilization, labor efficiency, and throughput through strategic scheduling and resource allocation while consistently meeting On-Time Delivery (OTD) commitments.
• Build a highly capable and flexible workforce by developing employee skills, cross‑training personnel, and aligning competencies with product and process requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, improving quality, increasing productivity, and achieving cost and performance objectives.
• Champion a culture of safety, discipline, and accountability throughout the machine shop. Ensure full compliance with all safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements while proactively eliminating unsafe conditions and behaviors to protect employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Act as the primary escalation point for shop floor issues
  , communicating operational risks, constraints, and resource needs clearly and promptly. Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Procurement, Maintenance, and other support functions to ensure rapid problem resolution and uninterrupted production flow.
• Partner with Production Control, Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering to optimize production schedules, implement engineering changes, improve manufacturing processes, and maintain inventory accuracy. Anticipate operational challenges and implement preventive actions to minimize downtime, labor losses, and schedule disruptions.
• Drive operational excellence through data‑driven decision‑making
  , monitoring key performance indicators related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost (SQDPC).
• Support develop of shop floor employees
  , fostering a high‑performance culture centered on teamwork, engagement, and accountability. Assist hiring interviews, performance evaluations, and workforce planning.
• (As a plus) Promote Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  , driving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, product quality, process reliability, and overall customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with John Crane standards and business objectives
  , maintaining focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development while supporting the long‑term growth and success of the Pasadena Machine Shop operations.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development
• Production Management
• Safety Leadership
• Quality Focus

Years of Experience – 5 or more years

• Education Required – High School or equivalent, associate's degree or equivalent preferred
  Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing. Minimum 2 years in a leadership role.
• Requires a self‑starter that is innovative, self‑directed, proactive and with high level of communication skills. Technical experience required includes CNC operation and set‑up principles, tooling requirements, online and offline programming knowledge, machine controls, MES, LES and ERP systems knowledge (QAD preferable).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with metal machining and use of lathes, mills, CNC tooling, and manual machine tools preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a diverse workforce.
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