Shop Supervisor

Smiths Group•Pasadena, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, this role directs, supervises, and coordinates hourly personnel in a production, service, or maintenance department in accordance with company policy and practices, operating schedules, and controls for one or more shifts in more than one area of the plant. The position leads and oversees daily CNC turning and milling operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of the production plan. It maximizes machine utilization, labor efficiency, and throughput through strategic scheduling and resource allocation while consistently meeting On-Time Delivery (OTD) commitments. The role builds a highly capable and flexible workforce by developing employee skills, cross-training personnel, and aligning competencies with product and process requirements. It drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, improving quality, increasing productivity, and achieving cost and performance objectives. The Shop Supervisor champions a culture of safety, discipline, and accountability throughout the machine shop, ensuring full compliance with all safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements while proactively eliminating unsafe conditions and behaviors. This role acts as the primary escalation point for shop floor issues, communicating operational risks, constraints, and resource needs clearly and promptly. It collaborates effectively with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Procurement, Maintenance, and other support functions to ensure rapid problem resolution and uninterrupted production flow. The position partners with Production Control, Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering to optimize production schedules, implement engineering changes, improve manufacturing processes, and maintain inventory accuracy. It anticipates operational challenges and implements preventive actions to minimize downtime, labor losses, and schedule disruptions. The role drives operational excellence through data-driven decision-making, monitoring key performance indicators related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost (SQDPC). It supports the development of shop floor employees, fostering a high-performance culture centered on teamwork, engagement, and accountability, and assists with hiring interviews, performance evaluations, and workforce planning. As a plus, it promotes Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies, driving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, product quality, process reliability, and overall customer satisfaction. The role ensures compliance with John Crane standards and business objectives, maintaining focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development while supporting the long-term growth and success of the Pasadena Machine Shop operations.

Requirements

5 or more years of experience
High School or equivalent education
Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing
Minimum 2 years in a leadership role
Self-starter that is innovative, self-directed, proactive and with high level of communication skills
Technical experience required includes CNC operation and set-up principles, tooling requirements, online and offline programming knowledge, machine controls, MES, LES and ERP systems knowledge (QAD preferable)
Minimum 3 years’ experience with metal machining and use of lathes, mills, CNC tooling, and manual machine tools
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse workforce
Ability to simultaneously manage several objectives and reassign priorities
Knowledge of and ability to effectively use: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, MS Teams Outlook), ERPs (QAD preferable), MES , LES systems (Reporting services is a plus)
Must be able to combine extend periods of time sitting at office or walking the shop floor to commit to his targets
Must be able to maneuver all areas of the office
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area
Must have manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment
This position is currently aligned to a specific shift; however, flexibility is required (or requested), as shift assignments may change based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or equivalent preferred
Reporting services is a plus

Responsibilities

Direct, supervise and coordinate hourly personnel in a production, service or maintenance department.
Lead and oversee daily CNC turning and milling operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of the production plan.
Maximize machine utilization, labor efficiency, and throughput through strategic scheduling and resource allocation while consistently meeting On-Time Delivery (OTD) commitments.
Build a highly capable and flexible workforce by developing employee skills, cross-training personnel, and aligning competencies with product and process requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, improving quality, increasing productivity, and achieving cost and performance objectives.
Champion a culture of safety, discipline, and accountability throughout the machine shop.
Ensure full compliance with all safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements while proactively eliminating unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Act as the primary escalation point for shop floor issues, communicating operational risks, constraints, and resource needs clearly and promptly.
Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Procurement, Maintenance, and other support functions to ensure rapid problem resolution and uninterrupted production flow.
Partner with Production Control, Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering to 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.
Drive operational excellence through data-driven decision-making, monitoring key performance indicators related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost (SQDPC).
Support develop of shop floor employees, fostering a high-performance culture centered on teamwork, engagement, and accountability.
Assist hiring interviews, performance evaluations, and workforce planning.
Promote Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies, driving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, product quality, process reliability, and overall customer satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with John Crane standards and business objectives, maintaining focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development while supporting the long-term growth and success of the Pasadena Machine Shop operations.