Machine Shop Supervisor

The Junior Machine Shop Supervisor supports day-to-day machining operations and assists in supervising shop-floor activities to ensure productivity, quality, and safety in CNC and conventional machining environments. This is a developmental role for individuals with foundational technical knowledge, preparing them for higher supervisory responsibilities through hands-on leadership and process understanding.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Shop Floor Coordination:

   • Assist in organizing daily work schedules for machine operators.

   • Monitor job progress and report delays, tool issues, or quality concerns.

2. Operator Support:

   • Help operators with basic setups, tool changes, and troubleshooting minor machine issues.

   • Ensure adherence to work instructions, job sheets, and safety norms.

3. Quality Monitoring:

   • Conduct basic dimensional inspections using calipers, gauges, and micrometers.

   • Flag non-conforming parts and escalate quality issues to the senior supervisor or QC team.

4. Tooling & Material Handling:

   • Ensure availability of raw material, fixtures, and tools at the machine.

   • Assist in maintaining tool inventory and notifying tool wear or breakage.

5. Documentation & Reporting:

   • Maintain production logbooks, machine usage sheets, and shift handover notes.

   • Track daily production output and downtime data under supervision.

6. Workplace Safety & 5S:

   • Promote clean and safe work practices on the shop floor.

   • Support routine 5S activities, machine cleaning, and housekeeping.

Key Focus Areas:

• Support of Machining Operations (CNC & Manual)

• Daily Supervision Assistance & Production Monitoring

• Tooling Coordination and Setup Readiness

• Safety and Cleanliness (5S)

• Operator Assistance and Troubleshooting

Required Skills & Competencies:

Technical Proficiency:

• Basic understanding of CNC machines, cutting tools, and machining processes.

• Ability to read simple engineering drawings and use measurement tools.

Supervisory Readiness:

• Willingness to lead small teams or take shift responsibility under guidance.

• Good observation and communication skills for reporting issues.

Organizational Skills:

• Punctuality, discipline, and ability to multitask in a production environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  • ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Tool & Die, or Production Engineering

• Experience:

  • 1–3 years of experience as a CNC/Lathe/Milling operator or production technician

  • Exposure to machine shop practices and interest in transitioning into supervision