Machine Shop Supervisor

Description

Summary

Responsible for scheduling and job performance for the Machine Shop (CNC & manual) taking into consideration cost, quality and production time restraints.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Daily Core Tasks:

• Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments to ensure the following:

1. Jobs are completed on-time
2. Quality specifications are met 
3. Costs are controlled and within budget, including but not limited to the following:
4. Raw Materials
5. Subcontracted Processes
6. Direct Labor

• Plan machining production schedules.  
• Establish and define internal and outsourced machining manufacturing processes
• Active participant in the selection of tools for CNC machining
• Review parts shortages with Purchasing and adjust schedules as necessary
• As required, establish and define components that require outsourced manufacturing processes
• As required, establish process routings for component parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies
• As required, establish labor standards for component parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies
• As required, submit RFQs, create and issue purchase orders
• As required, select raw materials when not defined.
• As required, be an active participant in quoting jobs.
• As required, act as a technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems

Project Management Tasks:

Manage all aspects of machining (jobs), including but not limited to the following:

• Kick-off Meetings
• Order material(s)
• Manage assigned sub-contractors, specifically those defined within the SME responsibility
• Routings
• Labor
• Post Job Review and Summary write ups

Properly communicate both internally and externally to ensure all parties are in alignment. Mark up prints to provide clear communication. Utilize tools such as email, spreadsheets, ERP reports and Gantt charts.

Subject Matter Expert Tasks:

Act as a Subject Matter Expert for assigned functions, including but not limited to the following:

• Management of internal processing on assigned equipment, processes and/or skillsets
• Management of external processing on assigned equipment, processes and/or skillsets
• Training of personnel on assigned equipment, processes and/or skills

General Management Tasks:

• Actively participate in establishing and driving 5s culture and standards
• As required, perform personnel reviews, assessments, interviews and terminations
• As required, participate in the evaluation and purchase of new capital equipment
• As required, visit, assess and select subcontractors
• Ensure the training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the company’s standards for quality, productivity and safety
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 procedures and requirements
• Ensure the completion of all required production paperwork, records, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with departmental housekeeping standards and all safety and work rules and regulations
• Maintain departmental supplies, tools, equipment, and order as necessary
• Approve vacation schedules
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Journeyman Machinist or Tool and Die

Experience

Seven to ten years of progressively responsible related experience. Specifically, this position requires: 

• Extensive experience (10-15 years) with CNC Vertical Machining Centers
• Extensive experience (10-15 years) with CNC Turning Centers
• Proficient Experience (5-10 years) with CNC Horizontal Machining Centers
• Extensive knowledge and ability with high tolerance (0.0005”) machining
• Extensive experience with FANUC controls
• Extensive experience with Okuma controls, preferred
• Experience in low volume and high mix environment
• Experience with tooling, fixturing or gaging assemblies
• Extensive knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading
• Extensive knowledge of G-code programming
• Extensive knowledge of machine setup principles
• Extensive knowledge of feeds & speeds
• Extensive knowledge of tooling for CNC equipment
• Extensive ability to read and interpret blueprints & mechanical drawings
• Extensive ability to program using a CAM system, preferably Mastercam
• Experience in process improvement and Lean Manufacturing 

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, purchase orders, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other employees of the organization. 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Solid understanding of the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Extensive ability and desire to be a servant leader
• Extensive ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Extensive ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Extensive ability to solve problems using critical thinking skills
• Extensive ability to organize and manage priorities, meet deadlines, and expectations

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move physical products (up to 50 lbs), reports, files, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.