Machine Shop Supervisor

Benoit Premium Threading•Ennis, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor-Machine Shop-Ennis is responsible for directing and ensuring all phases of machine shop operations are conducted in an orderly, efficient manner according to established procedures and quality standards. This role receives authority from and reports to the Manager-Operations-Ennis. The supervisor coordinates Pre-Process and Thread Shop work for efficient use of manpower and equipment, meeting customer delivery. They are authorized to hire, discipline, terminate, and evaluate employees for training and advancement. Responsibilities include work assignments, conducting production meetings, managing inventory, overseeing production procedures, ensuring employee conduct and adherence to policies, performing minor equipment repairs, supporting machine operators in troubleshooting, monitoring CNC operator workload, enforcing safety and environmental policies, investigating accidents, ensuring timely completion of personnel paperwork, verifying documentation for new workorders, and functioning as a working supervisor by operating production equipment as needed. The role requires maintaining operational proficiency on various equipment, troubleshooting independently, and training shop floor employees.

Requirements

Bachelors, Associate’s or technical degree; or High School Diploma or GED with at least 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
At least 2 years of experience in machining, pipe threading, or heavy manufacturing (Supervisor I)
At least 3 years of experience in machining, pipe threading, or heavy manufacturing (Supervisor II)
At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred (Supervisor I)
At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience (Supervisor II)
Strong working knowledge of CNC equipment, production flow, and shop operations
Read and interpret prints, drawings, specifications, and production reports
Experience coordinating with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations
Strong leadership skills, communication, trouble shooting and decision-making skills
Effectively train, coach, and develop employees
Must have and maintain a clean driving record and pass motor vehicle report (MVR) checks
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future
Effective verbal and written communication in English
Read, understand, and follow written instructions in English
Sufficient visual acuity to perform job duties safely and accurately
Work in office, warehouse, production, or outdoor environments as required
Drive company vehicles and travel for business purposes as needed, including in-town and out-of-town trips
Lift, move, adjust, push, pull, and carry objects to waist height up to 100 lbs without assistance for changeovers in production and preprocess, typically a few times a week on the CNC machines and 3 to 4 times a day on swage
Lift, carry, move, push, pull, and adjust objects from waist to shoulder height up to 60 lbs without assistance when handling sandbags, dope, clear coat, and any additional shop supplies
Frequent standing, walking, and occasionally sitting
Frequent bending, reaching, and use of stairs
Frequent use of hand tools and equipment
Use of computer, phone, copier, printer and other office equipment
Exposure to noise, temperature variations, and shop environment

Nice To Haves

Suggests process improvements and is a knowledgeable resource for other team members.
Resolves production problems and answers questions about processes, methods, or equipment.
Reviews production to identify trends or potential performance issues.
Contributes to the development of processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

Direct and ensure all phases of machine shop operations are conducted in an orderly, efficient manner according to established procedures and quality standards.
Coordinate Pre-Process and Thread Shop work to make efficient use of manpower/equipment and meet customer delivery.
Hire, discipline, terminate, and evaluate personnel for ongoing training and advancement.
Assign work within the Pre-Process and Thread Shop.
Conduct production meetings at shift change to maintain production flow and establish shift production schedules.
Perform monthly inventory checks and request consumables.
Oversee production procedures and ensure results are within specified requirements.
Ensure the conduct and promptness of employees and adherence to company policies.
Perform and/or supervise minor equipment repairs or enlist Maintenance Dept. or vendor services.
Support Machine Operators in troubleshooting nonconformance problems.
Monitor the workload of CNC Operators to ensure continuous production.
Enforce Safety and Environmental policies in their department.
Investigate and complete accident reports in collaboration with HSE Manager.
Ensure Pre-Process and Thread Shop personnel paperwork is properly completed in a timely manner.
Oversee the performance of job responsibilities of personnel under authority to ensure adherence to policies and SOPs.
Be available by phone, or other means, to assist with machine shop problems.
Verify documentation and process setup for all New Workorders at the Pre-Process shop and Thread Shop.
Function as a working supervisor; operate production equipment as needed.
Maintain operational level proficiency on all equipment in the production and pre-process lines.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues independently and engage the Maintenance Dept. when necessary.
Relieve shop floor personnel as needed and run their equipment, including gauging of parts, to maintain continuous production.
Train shop floor employees in the operation of production and pre-process equipment and serve as the department master trainer.