Machine Shop Supervisor

Job Description Job Description

Position Summary

The Machine Shop Supervisor will lead the day-to-day operation of a two-shift industrial machine shop, with responsibility for safety, quality, scheduling, budgets, project execution, and personnel. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong visibility on the shop floor and a working knowledge of both CNC and manual machining.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day machine shop activities and set priorities across active jobs and projects.
• Take ownership of machine shop safety, quality, schedules, budgets, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain a visible, hands-on leadership presence on the shop floor and set the pace for supervisors and machinists.
• Estimate costs for machine shop projects and support project planning before work begins.
• Coordinate machine shop schedules with fabrication-shop activity to meet production and delivery commitments.
• Oversee machine shop personnel, including interviewing and hiring new team members.
• Support troubleshooting of equipment, machining processes, programming, and part setup as needed.
• Promote practical problem solving, sound decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the shop.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of machine shop and fabrication operations.
• Hands-on knowledge of CNC and manual machining, including part setup.
• CNC programming knowledge.
• Equipment troubleshooting knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to motivate machinists and supervisors in a production-focused environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in engineering, management, or a related discipline.

What Success Looks Like

• Safe, organized, and accountable shop-floor execution.
• Accurate planning and estimating with realistic production schedules.
• Consistent quality and on-time completion of machine shop work.
• A well-led team with clear expectations, urgency, and strong communication.

Employment Type Full-time

Schedule As required; machine shop operates two shifts

Compensation $75k - $85k

Benefits 85% employer-paid health insurance; paid time off; 401(k)

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