PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (2ND SHIFT)

Position Summary The Production Supervisor(s) own day-to-day manufacturing operations across the machine shop floor, ensuring on-time delivery of precision defense components while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising CNC machining teams, driving continuous improvement, and serving as the operational link between shop floor execution and company leadership. The ideal candidate brings deep machining knowledge, proven team leadership ability, and a clear understanding of the compliance demands inherent to a defense manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities · Oversee daily production operations across CNC machining, turning, milling, and finishing departments to meet schedule, cost, and quality targets. · Manage daily production meetings, shop floor walk-throughs, and shift hand-offs to ensure continuity and accountability across all active shifts. · Coordinate with Planning and Scheduling to align capacity, workload distribution, and job prioritization across work centers. · Identify and resolve production bottlenecks using root cause analysis; escalate material shortages or tooling issues promptly to minimize schedule impact. · Manage overtime scheduling and labor deployment to meet customer delivery commitments. · Directly supervise a team of CNC operators, setup technicians, machinists, and material handlers. · Conduct performance reviews, set individual goals, and create development plans aligned with company growth objectives. · Build a culture of ownership, quality craftsmanship, and continuous improvement on the shop floor. · Enforce AS9100D / ISO 9001 quality management system requirements at the shop floor level; ensure all personnel are trained and working to current revision-controlled work instructions. · Support Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and Corrective Action / Preventive Action (CAPA) processes; lead root cause investigations for recurring quality escapes. · Champion a zero-incident safety culture; enforce OSHA standards and company EHS policies consistently and without exception. · Own 5S/Lean implementation on the shop floor; lead visual management and workplace organization initiatives to sustain a safe and efficient work environment. ·[]{times="" new="" roman",="" times,=""}