Machine Shop Supervisor

Machine Shop Supervisor

Under the direction of the Manager, direct, supervise and coordinate hourly personnel in a production, service or maintenance department in accordance with company policy and practices, operating schedules and controls for one or more shifts in more than one area of the plant.

Lead and oversee daily CNC turning and milling operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of the production plan. Maximize machine utilization, labor efficiency, and throughput through strategic scheduling and resource allocation while consistently meeting On-Time Delivery (OTD) commitments.

Build a highly capable and flexible workforce by developing employee skills, cross-training personnel, and aligning competencies with product and process requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, improving quality, increasing productivity, and achieving cost and performance objectives.

Champion a culture of safety, discipline, and accountability throughout the machine shop. Ensure full compliance with all safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements while proactively eliminating unsafe conditions and behaviors to protect employees, contractors, and visitors.

Act as the primary escalation point for shop floor issues, communicating operational risks, constraints, and resource needs clearly and promptly. Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Procurement, Maintenance, and other support functions to ensure rapid problem resolution and uninterrupted production flow.

Partner with Production Control, Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering to optimize production schedules, implement engineering changes, improve manufacturing processes, and maintain inventory accuracy. Anticipate operational challenges and implement preventive actions to minimize downtime, labor losses, and schedule disruptions.

Drive operational excellence through data-driven decision-making, monitoring key performance indicators related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost (SQDPC).

Support development of shop floor employees, fostering a high-performance culture centered on teamwork, engagement, and accountability. Assist hiring interviews, performance evaluations, and workforce planning.

Ensure compliance with John Crane standards and business objectives, maintaining focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development while supporting the long-term growth and success of the Pasadena Machine Shop operations.

Core competencies include Leadership & Team Development, Production Management, Safety Leadership, Quality Focus, Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving & Decision Making, and Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Qualifications include 5 or more years of experience, high school or equivalent education, minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing, minimum 2 years in a leadership role, technical experience in CNC operation and set-up principles, tooling requirements, online and offline programming knowledge, machine controls, MES, LES and ERP systems knowledge (QAD preferable), minimum 3 years' experience with metal machining and use of lathes, mills, CNC tooling, and manual machine tools preferred, ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse workforce, ability to simultaneously manage several objectives and reassign priorities, knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office, ERP's (QAD preferable), MES, LES systems, ability to lift up to 35 pounds, ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area, manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment, and flexibility to change shift assignments based on business needs.