A Machine Shop Supervisor supervises employees working in a machine shop, including CNC and PLC machining. Requires experience in machining and supervising other machinists. Monitors activities to ensure safety of workers and quality of products. Analyzes job scope and engineering part prints to determine information for finished machined parts. May train new machinists, develop training, work and safety procedures for the shop.
Machine Shop / Tool Room Supervisor Job Description This role leads daily operations in a precision machine shop and tool room, overseeing machining personnel and ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will coordinate schedules, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement to meet customer requirements and performance targets. The position combines hands-on CNC machining knowledge with strong leadership, production planning, and quality focus in a highly technical manufacturing environment. Responsibilities + Lead and develop machinists, toolmakers, and manufacturing personnel to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals. + Coordinate daily production schedules, staffing levels, machine utilization, and workflow across the machine shop and tool room. + Monitor key shop performance metrics, including productivity, scrap, rework, downtime, and on-time delivery, and take action to improve results. + Ensure compliance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements throughout all machining activities. + Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve performance. + Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste. + Support employee training, coaching, and performance development to build a high-performing, accountable team. + Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment in the machine shop and tool room. + Assist with capacity planning and resource allocation to meet current and future business objectives. + Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence across the shop. + Oversee and guide CNC machining operations, including setup and execution, to ensure consistent quality and adherence to specifications. + Use root cause problem-solving methods to address quality issues, process deviations, and equipment-related problems. + Support and uphold quality systems, procedures, and standards relevant to precision and regulated manufacturing environments. Essential Skills + At least 5 years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment. + Previous supervisory, lead, or management experience in a machine shop or similar setting. + Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations, including CNC machines, machining processes, and tooling. + Proficiency i To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account