Superintendent, Machine Shop

Enprotech Corp•York, PA

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 leads, directs, and develops supervisors, team leaders, machinists, and support personnel, and advances 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 personnel development plans, timely implementation of improvement initiatives, and execution of planned work on time and within budget while ensuring quality meets customer expectations. It directs daily production, manages staffing and resources, coordinates with other functions, maintains quality and safety standards, leads Lean initiatives, and manages departmental budgets and performance. The role is based in a manufacturing and machine shop environment and may require occasional off-shift support, weekend work, or emergency response. Travel is 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 and skills in people leadership, time management, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and problem solving.
Effective communication, priority management, staff development, performance management, interpersonal skills, and integrity.
Knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation, 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.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry to machining-process calculations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and daily direction to machine shop personnel.
Build and maintain 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 and resolve workplace conflicts professionally and promptly.
Identify succession planning opportunities and develop internal talent pipelines.
Promote employee engagement through communication and recognition programs.
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 implement corrective actions.
Ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment and safe work practices.
Direct daily machine shop operations to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
Manage labor utilization, staffing levels, and resource allocation; monitor shop capacity and address bottlenecks.
Coordinate operations with production planning, engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams.
Ensure efficient use of equipment, tooling, materials, and manpower.
Drive operational performance initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
Ensure products meet specifications, drawings, and customer requirements and comply with applicable quality management systems and procedures.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues; monitor quality metrics and improve first pass yield and defect reduction.
Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, standard work, and waste elimination.
Use data and performance metrics to identify opportunities and establish and monitor operational KPIs.
Drive process optimization projects and support implementation of new technologies, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
Manage departmental budgets and operating expenses; monitor labor efficiency, overtime, and productivity.
Support cost reduction, operational efficiency, and capital equipment planning and investment decisions.
Evaluate return on investment for improvement projects and resource expenditures.