Machine Shop Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Your Job

As the 2nd Shift Machine Shop Supervisor, you will lead a team of skilled machinists to meet production goals, maintain high safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement.

In this role, you'll balance hands-on leadership with process optimization to ensure our night-shift operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Our Team

You'll join the Manufacturing division's precision components group, a close-knit team responsible for producing critical parts for our downstream operations.

Our machinists, maintenance techs, and quality specialists collaborate daily to exceed customer expectations while fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and respect.

What You Will Do



* Empower, mentor, and coach machinists and support staff to achieve personal and team performance goals.


* Partner with Quality and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues, reduce scrap rates, and ensure on-time delivery.


* Implement lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen events, visual management) to boost throughput and reduce waste.


* Analyze nightly production metrics, identify trends, and lead corrective action plans.


* Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing plant safety standards, conducting regular audits, and facilitating toolbox talks.


* Coordinate with Engineering to validate new tooling, fixtures, and machining processes.


* Prepare shift-end reports and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) to 1st and 3rd shift supervisors.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.


* Minimum of 5 years' machine shop experience, including 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.


* Hands-on knowledge of CNC and manual machining processes (mills, lathes, grinders).


* Strong working knowledge of blueprints, GD&T, and basic metrology instruments (calipers, micrometers).


* Excellent communication skills and proven ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce.

What Will Put You Ahead



* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) certification.


* Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for production planning and reporting.


* Familiarity with CAD/CAM software (Mastercam, SolidWorks).


* Prior success driving continuous improvement initiatives in a high-volume environment.


* OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification.

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Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

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