Production Supervisor - Machine Shop

Production Supervisor (Machine Shop)

• NWI Defense, Albany, OR

POSITION SUMMARY

The Supervisor oversees daily shop operations, directs machinists and support staff, and ensures production flows safely and efficiently, while meeting aerospace and defense quality standards. This role is responsible for coordinating work, supporting setup and machining issues, driving continuous improvement, and acting as the communication hub between the Assistant GM, Planner, Engineer, and the production floor. Successful candidates will be highly organized, technically skilled, and able to lead teams while maintaining a clean, safe, and productive work environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Shop Coordination & Leadership Directs daily work activities for machinists, ensuring tasks align with production priorities and schedules. Positions team members based on skill level and workload needs to maximize throughput. Provides guidance, coaching, and troubleshooting support to operators and setup personnel. Ensures communication is maintained between shifts leads, providing handoff priorities. Collaborates closely with the Plant Operations Manager/Assistant GM on staffing, workflow, and operational planning. Perform quarterly and annual performance reviews to reinforce accountability, recognize strengths, and coach employees toward higher performance. Technical Support & Machining Oversight. Provides advanced technical support for CNC machining issues, tooling, offsets, probing, and setups. Reviews work orders, prints, GD&T, work instructions, and machining parameters to ensure correct execution. Assists with program prove-outs, first-article validation, and tooling/process adjustments. Troubleshoots machine alarms, quality concerns, process deviations, and tool wear issues. Ensures adherence to inspection steps, in-process checks, and serial/lot traceability. Supports cross-training efforts to increase shop flexibility. 3. Production & Schedule Execution Ensures production meets customer delivery dates and quality requirements to maintain 100% OTD and 100% Quality. Aligns labor, equipment, and resources daily to hit daily/weekly/monthly scheduled commitments. Coordinates with the Planner to identify constraints, bottlenecks, or required adjustments. Helps resolve interdepartmental issues affecting flow—programming, quality, materials, tooling, etc. Identifies and implements Continuous Improvement opportunities related to productivity, scrap reduction, and process stability. 4. Training, Development & Performance Guidance Conducts technical onboarding and training for new hires. Provides ongoing skills development, coaching, and feedback to machinists. Provides feedback for quarterly and annual employee performance reviews. Helps maintain a positive, supportive, and engaged shop culture. 5. Tooling & Resource Management Oversees tooling organization, condition, and availability to ensure uninterrupted production. Maintains accurate tool inventory and ensures storage systems are clean and efficient. Works with purchasing and programming to ensure the correct tools are sourced and maintained. Monitor inserts utilization to maximize all edges and meet budget costs. 6. Safety, Compliance & Work Environment Enforces all safety policies, PPE requirements, and

OSHA/ISO/AS9100

standards. Leads by example in maintaining a clean, organized work area. Ensures incidents and near-misses are reported and participates in investigations. Ensures all employees follow proper handling of chemicals, equipment, and hazardous processes. 7. Operating Margin / Cost Control Minimizes scrap, rework, downtime, and consumable usage. Identifies inefficiencies and implements corrective actions. Supports margin improvement through process stability and labor utilization. 8. Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned to support the needs of the business. May be required to perform machining, set-ups, inspections, or material handling during high demand periods, staffing shortages, or urgent customer commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required High School Diploma or GED Minimum 5+ years CNC machining experience (setup + operation) Strong blueprint/GD&T comprehension Minimum 2 years lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment Strong communication and organizational skills Experience with

ERP/MRPII

Systems (EPICOR preferred) Thorough understanding of AS9100 Quality Systems Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools required Preferred Advanced technical experience in aerospace and defense CNC machining (turning and milling) Experience with process improvement, tooling management, or scheduling Experience with CNC programming (Mastercam or Esprit) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The table below illustrates the frequency and types of physical requirements for this job. Physical Requirements Frequency required to lift/carry objects weighing less than 15 pounds routinely (26%

• 75%) lift/carry objects weighing between 15 and 44 pounds rarely (0%
• 5%) required to lift/carry objects weighing 45 pounds and over rarely (0%
• 5%) stand often (> 75%) walk routinely (26%
• 75%) Kneel or sit rarely (0%
• 5%) climb rarely (0%
• 5%) reach above the shoulders routinely (26%
• 75%) use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls routinely (26%
• 75%) Vision
• close often (> 75%) Vision
• distant rarely (0%
• 5%) Vision
• color perception rarely (0%
• 5%) Repetitive Motion / Repetitive Work routinely (26%
• 75%)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The table below illustrates the frequency and elements the work environment for this job. Element Frequency Exposure to moving mechanical parts often (> 75%) Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals occasionally (<10%) Risk of Electrical Shock rarely (0%

• 5%) Nominal Noise Level

<80 db routinely Peak/Occasional Noise Level >81 db rarely