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Machine Shop Supervisor
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What they do
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.
$71,548 / year median in Pennsylvania
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Your key responsibilities will include:
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Machine Shop, ensuring work is properly prioritized, resources are effectively aligned, and customer commitments are met.Take full ownership of end-to-end machine shop production, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and driving improvements in quality, throughput, cost, delivery, and overall operational performance.
Serve as the primary authority for shop operations, including production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, resource allocation, tooling, and workflow optimization.
Foster a culture of accountability, respect, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the department.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop production employees to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
Conduct performance evaluations, coaching discussions, employee development meetings, and corrective action when necessary in a fair and consistent manner.
Address employee concerns, resolve workplace conflicts, and provide ongoing feedback, recognition, and support to encourage employee growth and engagement.
Enforce company policies, operational standards, and safety requirements while promoting a positive, productive, and respectful work environment.
Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, improve workflow, increase efficiency, and strengthen overall operational performance.
Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and company software systems to analyze production data, monitor department performance, communicate effectively, and support operational decision-making.
Partner closely with Operations leadership to build a highly engaged, well-organized, and continuously improving manufacturing operation.
Review and approve employee payroll, timecards, attendance, and paid time of...