Superintendent, Machine Shop

American Hydro•York, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Shop Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the machine shop, producing high-quality products while meeting customer delivery requirements and business objectives. The role provides leadership, direction, and development for supervisors, team leaders, machinists, and support personnel, and drives operational excellence through continuous improvement. The Superintendent fosters safety, accountability, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement while optimizing productivity, controlling costs, and developing manufacturing talent. The position oversees people management, safety, daily operations, quality, continuous improvement, and financial performance. It directs production activities and coordinates with production planning, engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams. The Superintendent also manages departmental budgets and supports capital planning and investment decisions. The position is based in a manufacturing and machine shop environment, with frequent interaction with production equipment and personnel. It may require occasional off-shift support, weekend work, or emergency response, and travel of up to 5%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 7–10 years of manufacturing or machining experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of CNC machining, precision manufacturing, tooling, and machining processes.
Experience leading large production teams in a safety-, quality-, and on-time-delivery-focused manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.
Knowledge of CNC machining operations, blueprint reading, and GD&T interpretation.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts to machining calculations.
Knowledge of manufacturing process optimization, scheduling systems and tools, tooling and fixture development, production planning and scheduling, root cause analysis, ERP/MRP systems, equipment maintenance coordination, quality management systems, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
Skills in people leadership, time management, critical thinking, conflict resolution, problem solving, effective communication, priority management, staff development, performance management, interpersonal relations, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
Hydro industry experience.
Journeyman Machinist certification.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and daily direction to machine shop personnel and build a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and performance.
Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, leads, and machinists; conduct performance evaluations and establish employee development plans.
Manage employee relations issues, resolve workplace conflicts, identify succession opportunities, and promote employee engagement through communication and recognition.
Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, company, and environmental health and safety requirements.
Conduct safety audits, observations, and risk assessments; lead incident investigations and corrective actions; ensure proper PPE use and safe work practices.
Direct daily machine shop operations to achieve production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
Manage labor utilization, staffing, and resource allocation; monitor capacity and address bottlenecks to maximize throughput.
Coordinate shop activities with production planning, engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams.
Ensure efficient use of equipment, tooling, materials, and manpower, and drive productivity, quality, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Ensure products meet specifications, drawings, and customer requirements; promote quality ownership and compliance with quality systems and procedures.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues, and monitor quality metrics to improve first pass yield and reduce defects.
Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, standard work, and waste elimination.
Use data and performance metrics to identify opportunities, optimize processes, support new technologies and equipment, and monitor KPIs.
Manage departmental budgets and operating expenses; monitor labor efficiency, overtime, and productivity.
Support cost reduction, capital equipment planning, and investment decisions; evaluate returns on improvement projects and resource expenditures.