Machine Shop Supervisor​/Fabrication Trenton, NJ

Work Group

Operations

Primary Location

Machine Shop Operations

The Marshall Industrial Technologies (MIT) Shop Supervisor leads and directs all machine and fabrication shop operations within our industrial facility. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all machinery, production equipment, and facility infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, a deep understanding of industrial machine shop principles, and a proven track record in managing teams, budgets and complex shop and fabrication programs.

Experience in proposal development and estimating a plus. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards.

• Background as industrial maintenance supervisor /manager
• Manual Machine processes
• Industrial machinery repairs
• Fabrication/Welding
• Proposal Development
• Short Term and long-Term workflow and talent planning.
• Customer and supplier interactions
• Budget Development and oversight
• Committed to Safety and Safe behaviors

The Shop Supervisor works closely with the Machine Shop Manager and VP of Operations to ensure that responsibilities are met.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and three years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft platforms
• Previous experience in a similar leadership role within an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated success in implementing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience in managing maintenance budgets and controlling costs.
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of industrial equipment and systems.

Physical ability to access jobs, tolerate site environments, and work extended hours as needed.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work in an area where safety glasses, hard hat and other PPE are required and work with oil and lubricants used for cutting. Able to maintain confidentiality is a must as the employee will be dealing with personnel information and records.

1 Dealing with Ambiguity – Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

2 Business Acumen – Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

3 Conflict Management – Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.

4 Functional / Technical skills – Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

5. Integrity and Trust – Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

6 Perspective – Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge; has broad-ranging personal and business interests and pursuits; can easily pose future scenarios; can think globally; can discuss multiple aspects and impacts of…