Operations Supervisor

About This Role

An Operations Supervisor leads the machining operations and develops a strong, performance-focused shop floor culture. This position ensures the successful execution of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives by emphasizing standard work, waste elimination, and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Develop a shop floor culture aligned with business goals in SQDC, emphasizing waste elimination and adherence to standard work
• Lead daily SQDC board meetings and communicate performance metrics to the team
• Monitor the production floor to ensure safe operations, responding to and investigating safety incidents and hazards in real-time
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to individuals and the team regarding performance, safety, and improvement opportunities
• Drive employee engagement by implementing Lean practices and promoting a positive, respectful, and productive work environment
• Act as the first point of contact for safety, quality, delivery, and cost issues on shift; coordinate immediate countermeasures and longer-term improvements
• Support and participate in Lean initiatives including Kaizen events, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and cross-functional Lean committees
• Participate in hiring and onboarding; ensure adequate staffing and skill coverage to meet customer and production demands
• Regularly assess team skills, performance, and training needs; coach and take corrective action where appropriate
• Collaborate with Quality, HR, Planning, and other departments to ensure smooth shift transitions and consistent performance
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of KPIs; update SQDC boards accordingly
• May be responsible for overseeing additional departments during supervisor absences (e.g., vacation coverage)
• Support customer quality audits and drive root cause and corrective action initiatives when required

Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or team leadership role
• Demonstrated success leading teams in a manufacturing environment with Lean or continuous improvement exposure
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and related documentation
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience in safety compliance and incident response
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and KPI tracking
• Flexible and autonomous; able to make sound decisions independently on an off-shift

Nice to have:

• CNC Machining experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance