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Job Description Job Description Location: Montgomery Shift: 2nd Shift Pay: Competitive Salary starting at 80,000/yr. Lead a Skilled Machine Shop Team in a Union Manufacturing Environment Our client, a well-established manufacturer of precision cast components, is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Machine Shop Supervisor to oversee daily machining operations and lead a union workforce. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader with strong CNC machining knowledge, scheduling experience, and a passion for developing employees while driving quality, safety, and productivity. The ideal candidate will have previous machine shop leadership experience, excellent problem-solving abilities, and experience working in a union manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the machine shop on 2nd shift. Lead, coach, and develop bargaining unit employees while administering personnel activities in accordance with the union contract. Schedule work assignments based on production priorities, machine capacity, staffing, and customer deadlines. Review production orders, blueprints, process sheets, and job specifications to ensure efficient production planning. Monitor production performance, quality, scrap, and efficiency while implementing corrective actions as needed. Conduct inspections and work closely with Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues and reduce scrap. Partner with Engineering to improve machining processes, tooling, and manufacturing efficiencies. Initiate tooling repair and replacement requests for fixtures, jigs, and cutting tools. Order production tooling, supplies, and consumables while maintaining appropriate inventory levels. Collaborate with Materials, Purchasing, and Production Planning to ensure materials and tooling are available. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction. Train employees on safe work practices, machine operation, quality standards, and company procedures. Enforce all company safety policies and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Conduct employee performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and disciplinary actions as necessary. Assist with department budgeting, labor planning, and cost control initiatives. Work closely with management to achieve production, quality, and operational goals. Check out our Google Reviews Visit us on LinkedIn and Facebook company pages If not the right job for you, tell a friend! Qualifications Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Machine Tool Technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent manufacturing experience. Minimum 7 years of machine shop manufacturing experience.Minimum 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience in a machine shop or CNC manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations, machining processes, tooling, fixtures, blueprints, and production scheduling. Experience working in a union manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process sheets, and manufacturing documentation. Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and leadership abilities. Proficient with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems. Experience with continuous improvement, scrap reduction, and production efficiency initiatives. Preferred Qualifications Experience supervising machining operations involving precision castings. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience working with purchasing, tooling vendors, and capital equipment evaluations. Strong background in quality systems and manufacturing process improvement. Why You'll Want This Opportunity Stable, well-established manufacturing company Leadership role with growth potential Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to lead a skilled machine shop team Collaborative