Supervisor, Machining Operations
Devens, MAJob$74–102K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Job overview
The Supervisor, Machining Operations oversees daily operations, productivity, and staff in an assigned manufacturing area at VulcanForms in Devens, Massachusetts. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, the role helps develop workforce requirements and process task times and evaluates production staff performance. The schedule is Monday through Friday on a split shift, with some weekend hours when necessary.
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About Us
Founded in 2015 to develop the world's first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship. Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.
Job Purpose
As the Supervisor, Machining Operationsat VulcanForms in Devens, MA, you are responsible for overseeing the assigned area's daily operations, productivity, and staff. Reporting to Director, Manufacturing Engineering, the successful candidate will help develop the workforce requirements, process task times, and evaluate the performance of the manufacturing production staff. This position is a Monday through Friday, split shift, with some weekend hours when necessary.
Key Responsibilities
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Directly supervise and train the manufacturing staff of the assigned area
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Lead, coach, and support the team's growth to reach maximum throughput
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Conduct daily standup meetings, discussing goals, needs, and solutions
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Prepare daily reports against planned manufacturing targets
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Ensure all machinists, operators have the necessary materials; tools and documents are adequate for an upcoming shift
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Identify areas of improvement and collaborate with cross-functional teams
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Enforcement of OSHA standards and corrective action
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Perform 5S and Lean projects
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Able to perform some in-process inspections and some QC functions
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Be able to trouble shoot and support machining as needed, as well as train operators to perform basic problem solving
Qualifications
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5+ years of experience in a component (CNC) manufacturing environment.
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Experience leading a team within a CNC manufacturing environment for machining.
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Experience in manufacturing for a regulated industry.
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Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite Software, ERP Systems (EPICOR), Outlook, and others as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in mechanical or equivalent, or work equivalent.
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Excited about taking on new challenges in a fast-paced environment (3D Printing Manufacturing a plus)
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Self-motivated, hands-on, practical mindset and willing to jump in when needed.
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ISO 9001 and AS9100 experience
VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.
The annual base salary range for this position is $73,960 to $101,695.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,142 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$74–102K/yr
- Massachusetts median$80–111K/yr22 salary ranges
- US median$75–104K/yr498 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $88K, is 6% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($94K) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Supervisor salary ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 30 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs in Massachusetts and 1,142 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- VulcanForms (this employer)6 open
- Commonwealth Fusion Systems2 open
- Lockheed Martin2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Manufacturing Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (839 postings).
- Education
- 60 of the 1,142 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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