Machine Shop Supervisor 2nd Shift

This role is mainly focused on operational execution. The candidate needs to be strong on the floor, able to keep production moving, solve problems, and support daily shop operations.

• Provide hands‑on leadership and maintain an active presence on the shop floor during second‑shift operations.
• Supervise approximately 10–30+ employees across machining, welding, painting, assembly, and other assigned production areas.
• Assign work, coordinate staffing, and adjust priorities to meet production schedules and on‑time shipment goals.
• Support employees with machine setups, tooling, blueprint interpretation, and troubleshooting production issues.
• Enforce safety procedures, address unsafe conditions, and ensure employees use the required protective equipment.
• Monitor product quality and ensure work meets specifications, tolerances, and established standards.
• Track productivity, downtime, scrap, and rework; identify improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Train and coach employees, communicate expectations clearly, and address performance and attendance concerns consistently.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and other departments to resolve equipment, material, and production problems.
• Ensure employees follow established processes and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Provide clear shift handoffs, including production progress, staffing concerns, equipment issues, and outstanding priorities.
• Prepare accurate reports, maintain production and employee documentation, and provide operational updates or presentations as needed.

• Strong manufacturing experience (5–10+ years).
• Supervisory or lead experience (3–5 years).
• Experience with CNC/manual machining, welding, painting, or assembly teams.
• Comfortable being hands‑on and present on the shop floor.
• Understanding of setups, tooling, production issues, and how to support employees during daily operations.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel files.
• The candidate needs to be motivated, professional, and able to report clearly to the GM.
• Ability to coach employees, handle issues calmly, and work well with leadership and hourly employees.
• Comfortable writing reports, documenting work, and possibly giving updates or presentations.

• Union experience is preferred.
• ERP experience.

• Base pay range is $85K - 95K.
• The role also offers straight‑time overtime after 45 hours.

Night

Shift: 3:30pm to 2AM. Overtime: 3:30pm - 4am.

We are committed to considering all qualified candidates based on their experience and skills, and to avoiding bias related to job history or background. Communication, consistency, and following proper processes are important in maintaining a fair and inclusive work environment.