Machine Shop Supervisor

Job Summary

Job Summary: The Supervisor is responsible for leading a work group to perform assigned tasks to quality standards and within budget and time constraints. This individual will also provide technical, day-to-day support related to procedures, policies, and work assignments. Finally, this individual partners with departmental inputs and outputs to ensure that there is full utilization within their area of responsibility.

• Day-to-day management of employees including but not limited to hiring, development, and performance management of employees.
• Promote a safe work environment by ensuring that all employees have the correct PPE and that any safety concerns are immediately addressed and resolved.
• Drive on-time, quality part delivery in accordance with identified specifications.
• Complete SIF (short interval follow-ups) to ensure barriers are removed and employees can complete their assigned responsibilities on time and on status.
• Train individuals on appropriate procedures and answer questions regarding procedures, necessary resources, and print clarification.
• Partner with leaders in the organization to ensure most current and accurate parts blueprint is received and used.
• Partner with scheduler to assign work and maintain a clean and organized work area. Communicate routing updates and changes as appropriate.
• Establish efficiency within your area by ensuring that all employees have the tools and resources necessary to perform their role.
• Drive cost efficiency by ensuring that parts are completed in the correct order and identify opportunities to drive efficiencies.
• Drive down the cost of warranty and scrap by repairing damaged parts or reusing parts made in error.
• Work with machine operators to develop fixtures, new tooling, and procedures to enhance productivity while maintaining product quality.
• Submit changes to engineering (ECNs and NCs).
• Diagnose malfunctions and contact the Maintenance Department.

• Operates a forklift and hand truck as needed.
• Operates machines when needed.

• Ability to conduct oversight operations of all waste handling activities noted in the waste handler job description. Assumes responsibility for all waste handling operations in the absence of the waste handler(s).

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent education provided via a technical certification
• 6+ years of previous related experience.
• 1+ year demonstrated success in a lead or supervisory capacity is preferred.
• Demonstrated strong mathematical skills that include the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform trigonometric calculations.
• Requires a knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with and provide work direction to employees.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings.