Machine Shop Supervisor

SUMMARY:
A Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering company is looking to employ a Machine Shop Supervisor, who is a qualified artisan, with extensive knowledge in the engineering and manufacturing industry to lead and manage our machine shop operations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of machining processes, mechanical manufacturing, and a strong background in supervising a team of machinists and technicians. The Machine Shop Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring production schedules are met, maintaining quality standards, optimizing of job timing and shop efficiency and also NC Machine settings.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Management:
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of machinists, technicians, and support staff.
• Oversee daily operations of the machine shop, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely production.
• Assist with identifying training needs and acting as facilitator where required.
• Production & Scheduling:
• Plan and coordinate production schedules in alignment with the Production Manager’s planning & project deadlines.
• Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and ensure resources are efficiently allocated.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager, the engineers, and relevant departments to optimize production processes.

• Education & Experience:
• Millwright or Mechanical Fitter & Turner
• 7+ years of experience in a machine shop environment, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Extensive experience in mechanical engineering manufacturing, including knowledge of manufacturing, and assembly processes.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of CNC machining & setting, manual machining, and related manufacturing processes (as well as fabrication processes)
• In-dept understanding of drawings
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and practices.
• Ability to manage resources and timelines effectively.