Machine Shop Supervisor

Smiths Group • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

The Machine Shop Supervisor directs, supervises, and coordinates hourly personnel in production, service, or maintenance operations under the direction of the Manager. The role oversees daily CNC turning and milling operations and ensures the production plan is executed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively across assigned areas and shifts. The supervisor maximizes machine utilization, labor efficiency, and throughput while meeting on-time delivery commitments.

This hands-on leadership role develops a capable and flexible workforce through skills development and cross-training, and drives continuous improvement to reduce scrap, improve quality, increase productivity, and achieve cost and performance objectives. The supervisor champions safety, discipline, and accountability; ensures compliance with company standards, policies, and regulatory requirements; and proactively addresses unsafe conditions and behaviors.

The supervisor is the primary escalation point for shop-floor issues and collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Procurement, Maintenance, Production Control, Manufacturing Engineering, and other support teams to resolve problems, optimize schedules, implement engineering changes, improve processes, and maintain inventory accuracy. The role monitors safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance measures, supports employee development and workforce planning, and contributes to the long-term success of the Pasadena Machine Shop. Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives are an additional area of focus.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• At least 2 years of leadership, supervisory, lead, or team development experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with metal machining operations, including CNC equipment, lathes, mills, tooling, and manual machine tools.
• Strong understanding of CNC machine operation, setup principles, tooling requirements, and machining best practices.
• Experience with machine controls, online and offline programming concepts, and manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, MES, and LES platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Power BI.
• Ability to interpret production data and use system-driven insights to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Self-motivated and proactive leadership, with ownership and a results-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage employees at all organizational levels.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to regularly move between office and manufacturing-floor environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, twist, and lift up to 35 pounds as part of daily responsibilities.
• Manual dexterity and coordination for using computers, office equipment, and production-related systems.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing shift assignments in response to business needs and production demands.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and lead multiple projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• QAD ERP experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and coordinate hourly personnel in production, service, or maintenance operations in accordance with company policies, practices, schedules, and controls.
• Lead daily CNC turning and milling operations to execute the production plan safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Maximize machine utilization, labor efficiency, and throughput while meeting on-time delivery commitments.
• Develop employee skills, cross-train personnel, and align workforce competencies with product and process requirements.
• Drive improvements that reduce scrap, improve quality, increase productivity, and achieve cost and performance objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, company policies, John Crane standards, and regulatory requirements; proactively address unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Escalate shop-floor issues and communicate operational risks, constraints, and resource needs promptly.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Procurement, Maintenance, Production Control, Manufacturing Engineering, and other support functions to resolve problems and maintain production flow.
• 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.
• Monitor key performance indicators for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost, and use data to support operational decisions.
• Support employee development and a culture of teamwork, engagement, and accountability; assist with hiring interviews, performance evaluations, and workforce planning.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies as applicable.
• Support the long-term growth and success of the Pasadena Machine Shop.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Employee resource groups, including Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.
• Smiths Excellence Awards recognizing notable employee activities, people, and projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED