Machine Shop Supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in machining or machine shop operations, including hands-on experience with production equipment, tooling, machine setup, and troubleshooting.
• Minimum of three years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, with responsibility for employee performance, training, work assignments, safety, quality, and production results.
• Working knowledge of machining principles, including chip formation, cutting tools, machine capabilities, and process controls.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment, tooling, process, quality, and production issues and use structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Experience coaching employees, addressing performance concerns, reinforcing standard work, and supporting employee development across multiple skill levels.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, production schedules, technical specifications, drawings, and operating data.
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, word-processing applications, and manufacturing or production systems used for scheduling, reporting, maintenance, quality, or inventory activities.
• Ability to communicate clearly, manage competing priorities, and work effectively with employees, leaders, and cross-functional partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or technical certification in machining, manufacturing, industrial technology, or a related field.
• Experience with Buffoli rotary-transfer equipment or similar automated, multi-station machining equipment.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management, manufacturing execution, enterprise resource planning, or other production-reporting systems.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Familiarity with plumbing products or a related durable-goods manufacturing environment.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled manufacturing plant and machine shop environment, with regular time spent on the production floor.
• Regular exposure to operating machinery, moving mechanical parts, metalworking fluids, oils, noise, vibration, and other conditions typical of machining operations.
• Must follow all plant safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
• The role requires frequent standing and walking and may require bending, reaching, climbing stairs, and moving throughout the production area.
• May occasionally need to work outside the regularly scheduled shift, including overtime, weekends, or other shifts, to support operational needs.
• COMPETENCIES:
• Sets clear expectations, builds accountability, gives timely feedback, and creates an environment where employees can perform safely and effectively.
• Uses facts, operating data, experience, and sound judgment to make timely decisions and appropriately escalate risk.
• Analyzes problems, identifies root causes, and implements practical solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Shares information clearly across shifts and functions, listens actively, and adapts communication to the audience.
• Organizes work, resources, and competing demands to maintain safe, reliable production.
• Builds productive working relationships and resolves issues constructively across teams and functions.
• Hiring Range: $72,500 - $90,000
• Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

ABOUT US

Company: BrassCraft Manufacturing