Machine Shop Supervisor in Hubbard, Oregon - #72889 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 72889

Machine Shop Supervisor
Our client is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a skilled machining team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day manufacturing operations. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for driving productivity, supporting machinists with technical challenges, and fostering a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate combines strong CNC machining expertise with proven leadership experience and a passion for developing people and optimizing shop performance.

This role is on-site in Hubbard, Oregon working 6AM-2:30PM.

Machine Shop Supervisor Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and supervise a team of CNC machinists to achieve production, quality, and safety objectives while maintaining an efficient workflow.
• Provide hands-on technical support by assisting with machine setup, troubleshooting, programming, and complex machining challenges as needed.
• Develop employee schedules, assign work, and balance resources to maximize productivity and meet production deadlines.
• Monitor shop performance, identify opportunities for increased efficiency, and implement process improvements that reduce downtime and improve throughput.
• Recruit, interview, onboard, train, mentor, and develop machining personnel while fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing coaching, and support employee growth through skill development and continuous feedback.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and production teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve machining processes.
• Oversee machine setup, tooling, fixturing, maintenance coordination, and process documentation to ensure consistent, high-quality production.
• Monitor inventory levels for tooling, materials, and shop supplies to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, workplace safety requirements, and established manufacturing procedures while maintaining a clean and organized shop environment.

Machine Shop Supervisor Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience managing machinists or manufacturing personnel in a CNC machining environment.
• 5–10 years of hands-on machining experience operating mills, lathes, or other precision manufacturing equipment.
• Strong proficiency in CNC programming, machine setup, troubleshooting, and machining operations.
• Experience leading production teams, improving productivity, and driving operational performance in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and develop machinists while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple production demands.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across production, engineering, quality, maintenance, and scheduling teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software or ERP systems, along with a strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Salary: $80K-$105K/year. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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