Shift Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Coastal Machine & Supply, Inc.•Carencro, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor is a front-line leadership role responsible for directing all assigned-shift production activities across Coastal Machine’s CNC turning, 3/4-axis, and 5-axis milling cells. This role is the primary point of accountability for shift safety, on-time delivery, quality compliance, and workforce performance. This is not a supervisory role in name only. The Shift Supervisor is expected to drive accountability, eliminate production constraints, develop cell leads, and serve as a key driver of the cultural and operational standards required to compete and win in aerospace and defense manufacturing.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment (turning and/or milling)
2+ years in a lead, supervisory, or senior operator role with direct people responsibility
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions
Working knowledge of AS9100, API Q1, or ISO 9001 quality management requirements in a production setting
Proficient with ERP/MES systems for job tracking, scheduling, and documentation (ProShop experience a plus)
Strong communication skills — written and verbal — across operator, lead, and management levels
Track record of driving OTD, quality, and efficiency metrics on a production shift

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in Aerospace, Defense, or Space manufacturing environments
Familiarity with ITAR-controlled environments and program documentation requirements
Experience with Datanomix or similar machine monitoring/OEE platforms
Background in 5-axis milling operations or complex turning cell supervision
Demonstrated experience coaching and developing frontline talent in a growth-stage shop

Responsibilities

Own shift OTD (On-Time Delivery) performance; hold cell leads accountable to daily and weekly output targets
Review the ProShop production schedule each morning; identify capacity gaps, tooling shortfalls, or material risks before they impact throughput
Monitor Datanomix utilization data in real time; intervene on underperforming cells and document corrective actions
Coordinate job sequencing with the scheduling team to maximize machine uptime and minimize queue time between operations
Ensure all jobs running on shift are properly set up, documented in ProShop, and traveler-compliant before cutting begins
Enforce AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001 work instruction compliance on every job — no exceptions for schedule pressure
Ensure First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements are communicated to operators and CMM team before first-off parts are released
Review and sign off on non-conformance reports (NCRs); initiate corrective/preventive action (CAPA) where required
Champion FOD (Foreign Object Debris) awareness and control procedures, particularly on Space and Defense programs
Actively reinforce a “quality first” culture where operators are empowered to stop production rather than pass nonconforming parts
Directly supervise Cell Leads across all CNC cells on assigned shift; conduct regular 1:1s and provide real-time performance coaching
Identify high-potential operators for advancement into Cell Lead or setup roles as the company scales through the growth plan
Conduct daily shift startup meetings: communicate schedule priorities, safety topics, and quality alerts
Hold team members accountable through consistent, documented performance feedback; escalate HR matters appropriately
Partner with the oncoming Shift Supervisor on handoff protocol — written shift reports, open job status, and tooling/material flags are non-negotiable
Lead daily 5S walkthrough and enforce shop floor housekeeping standards across all cells
Conduct or delegate weekly safety observations; ensure all incidents and near-misses are documented same-day
Verify all operators are using required PPE and are trained on machine-specific safety procedures
Participate in and support OSHA compliance reviews and safety audits
Identify and surface recurring production inefficiencies, setup bottlenecks, and machine downtime patterns to Engineering and Management
Lead or support Kaizen/improvement initiatives on the shop floor; document results and sustain gains
Participate in capacity planning discussions as Coastal Machine adds machines and headcount.
Provide direct input into tooling standardization, work instruction improvement, and ProShop workflow optimization