Machine Shop Supervisor (Aerospace)

Responsibilities: Supervise and coordinate daily activities of machinists, CNC operators, manual machinists, saw/shear operators and shop support personnel. Design, fabricate and maintain in house tooling and fixtures. Assign work based on production priorities, employee skillsets, and customer delivery requirements. Monitor workflow, productivity, quality, and schedule attainment to ensure operational objectives are met. Train, mentor, and develop team members while promoting accountability and performance excellence. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, quality procedures, and aerospace industry requirements. Review and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and repair documentation. Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve efficiency. Support troubleshooting of machining processes, tooling challenges, equipment issues, and workflow bottlenecks. Monitor machine utilization, setup times, scrap rates, and labor efficiency metrics. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching discussions, and disciplinary actions as needed. Promote lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department. Assist with capacity planning, scheduling, staffing, and overtime management. Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and operational. Participate in audits, corrective actions, root cause investigations, and process improvement activities.