Machine Shop Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day or Night Shift

Position Summary

We are seeking a First Line Manager to provide leadership and direction for our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the shop floor, developing employees, maintaining accountability, and ensuring a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

The successful candidate will be a strong people leader who can balance operational execution with employee development while driving continuous improvement through Lean principles and modern manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

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  Lead, coach, and develop production employees, skilled trades personnel, and support staff to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

  
  


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  Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations by prioritizing work, coordinating resources, and ensuring customer commitments are met.

  
  


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  Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement while maintaining high standards for safety, attendance, and performance.

  
  


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  Conduct performance evaluations, coaching discussions, corrective actions, and other supervisory responsibilities in a fair, consistent, and professional manner.

  
  


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  Address employee concerns, resolve workplace conflicts, and provide clear expectations, constructive feedback, and recognition to support employee engagement and development.

  
  


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  Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and operational standards while promoting a positive and productive work environment.

  
  


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  Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on eliminating waste, improving workflow, increasing productivity, and enhancing operational performance.

  
  


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  Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and company software systems to communicate effectively, analyze operational data, monitor performance, and support decision-making.

  
  


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  Partner with operations leadership to build a highly engaged, well-organized, and continuously improving manufacturing team.

  
  

Qualifications

We recognize that exceptional candidates may not meet every qualification listed below. If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you can make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

Preferred

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  Associate's degree in Business, Management, Manufacturing, Organizational Leadership, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

  
  


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  Previous leadership, supervisory, team lead, military leadership, or management experience.

  
  


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  Experience in manufacturing, machining, fabrication, welding, industrial operations, or another skilled trades environment.

  
  


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  Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

  
  

Required Skills

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  Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

  
  


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  Ability to coach employees, hold team members accountable, and effectively manage difficult conversations.

  
  


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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, along with the ability to learn new software systems and digital tools.

  
  


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  Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, employee development, and continuous improvement.

  
  


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  Excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills.

  
  


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  Ability to lead by example and create a positive, high-performance work environment.

  
  

What We Offer

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  Comprehensive benefits package, including company-sponsored and voluntary benefit options.

  
  


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  Competitive compensation based on experience, leadership ability, and overall qualifications.

  
  


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  Ongoing training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.

  
  


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  Stable, long-term employment with a growing manufacturing organization.

  
  


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  Opportunities to lead impactful operational and continuous improvement initiatives.

  
  


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  A collaborative workplace culture focused on safety, teamwork, employee development, and operational excellence.

  
  

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who:

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  Leads with integrity, humility, and accountability.

  
  


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  Maintains a positive, solution-oriented approach to challenges.

  
  


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  Enjoys coaching, mentoring, and developing others.

  
  


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  Builds trust through communication, consistency, and fairness.

  
  


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  Takes ownership of results while supporting team success.

  
  


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  Strives to improve processes, strengthen teams, and make a lasting impact on the organization.

  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and career paths. Dependable, safety-minded professionals who are committed to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are encouraged to apply.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.