Machine Shop Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Location:

Montgomery Shift: 2nd Shift Pay:
Competitive Salary starting at 80,000/yr.

Our client, a well‑established manufacturer of precision cast components, is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Machine Shop Supervisor to oversee daily machining operations and lead a union workforce. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on manufacturing leader with strong CNC machining knowledge, scheduling experience, and a passion for developing employees while driving quality, safety, and productivity. The ideal candidate will have previous machine shop leadership experience, excellent problem‑solving abilities, and experience working in a union manufacturing environment.

• Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the machine shop on 2nd shift.
• Lead, coach, and develop bargaining unit employees while administering personnel activities in accordance with the union contract.
• Schedule work assignments based on production priorities, machine capacity, staffing, and customer deadlines.
• Review production orders, blueprints, process sheets, and job specifications to ensure efficient production planning.
• Monitor production performance, quality, scrap, and efficiency while implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct inspections and work closely with Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues and reduce scrap.
• Partner with Engineering to improve machining processes, tooling, and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Initiate tooling repair and replacement requests for fixtures, jigs, and cutting tools.
• Order production tooling, supplies, and consumables while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Collaborate with Materials, Purchasing, and Production Planning to ensure materials and tooling are available.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Train employees on safe work practices, machine operation, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Enforce all company safety policies and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Assist with department budgeting, labor planning, and cost control initiatives.
• Work closely with management to achieve production, quality, and operational goals.