OD/ID Grind Supervisor

OD/ID Grind Department Supervisor – Aerospace & Defense - Direct Hire

Location: Detroit, MI

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM–3:30 PM, with half-day Saturdays

Schedule Flexibility: Some flexibility is available with start and end times.

The Adecco Permanent Recruitment Team has partnered with a well-established aerospace and defense manufacturer in Detroit to identify an experienced OD/ID Grind Department Supervisor to lead its grinding operations. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced machining professional with a strong background in OD/ID grinding and aerospace/defense manufacturing .

The ideal candidate will bring extensive grinding experience, strong knowledge of precision machining processes, and the ability to lead a team while maintaining high standards for quality, productivity, safety, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations within the OD/ID Grinding Department , ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements are met.

• Provide hands-on technical guidance and support to machinists and operators.

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, process sheets, and work instructions.

• Ensure grinding processes are properly set up and maintained to produce precision components within tight tolerances.

• Support troubleshooting and resolve machining, tooling, quality, and production issues.

• Monitor department productivity, efficiency, scrap, rework, and on-time delivery.

• Assign work, establish priorities, monitor workflow, and ensure appropriate staffing throughout the department.

• Train, coach, and develop department employees on machining processes, quality requirements, safety procedures, and best practices.

• Ensure proper use of measuring equipment and inspection techniques.

• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

• Assist with tooling, wheel selection, feeds and speeds, machine settings, and process improvements.

• Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, reduce scrap and rework, and increase department efficiency.

• Maintain compliance with aerospace and defense quality requirements and established company procedures.

• Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support 5S/lean manufacturing activities.

• Maintain accurate production, quality, and employee documentation.

• Assist management with departmental planning, performance tracking, and other operational initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of manufacturing/machining experience , with significant hands-on experience in OD and ID grinding .

• Previous supervisory, lead, or department leadership experience in a machining environment.

• Strong experience in aerospace and/or defense manufacturing is required.

• Strong understanding of precision grinding processes and tight-tolerance machining.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and process documentation.

• Strong knowledge of grinding wheels, tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds, and machine setup.

• Experience with precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, bore gauges, comparators, and other inspection tools.

• Strong understanding of quality requirements and the importance of traceability in aerospace/defense manufacturing.

• Ability to troubleshoot machining and process issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and motivate machinists and operators.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production.

• High school diploma/GED required; technical education or machining-related training preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace or defense components

• High-precision/tight-tolerance grinding

• CNC OD/ID grinding

• Manual and CNC grinding equipment

• First-piece, in-process, and final inspection

• GD&T

• AS9100 or other aerospace quality systems

• Lean manufacturing / 5S / continuous improvement

• Root cause analysis and corrective action

• Experience working with difficult-to-machine materials

Schedule

Monday–Friday: 5:30 AM–3:30 PM

Saturday: Half-day

There is some flexibility with the daily schedule for the right candidate, including the ability to start later and work later when operationally appropriate.

Pay Details: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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