About This Role
This Production Supervisor role involves leading daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced, made-to-order production environment. The supervisor will oversee machinists, welders, and operators, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. It suits a hands-on leader with machining experience, strong employee management skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and delivery objectives are achieved
- Manage and develop machinists, welders, and operators through coaching, training, performance management, and employee engagement
- Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements
- Monitor production schedules, staffing levels, attendance, and workflow to maximize efficiency and meet customer commitments
- Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Shipping, and other departments to resolve production issues and improve performance
- Support quality initiatives, nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts
- Drive accountability and maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and work instructions
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize manufacturing processes
- Manage production tooling, equipment utilization, and related resources
Requirements
- 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Experience leading teams of 15 or more employees
- Minimum 3 years of machining experience, preferably in a CNC machining environment
- Working knowledge of CNC machining processes, mill/turn equipment, and manufacturing operations
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience using ERP and timekeeping systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a dynamic manufacturing environment
- Commitment to employee development and operational excellence
- Regular walking throughout a manufacturing facility
- Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds
- Ability to work in both office and production environments
Nice to have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of CNC programming and CAM software
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