Lathe Machinist Production Supervisor

Description

Ascentec Engineering is seeking a Lathe Machinist Production Supervisor to join our team. We are an industry-leading, AS9100-certified contract CNC machining and assembly provider dedicated to producing some of the world’s most advanced hardware. 

The Lathe Machinist Production Supervisor is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and leading the team’s day-to-day operations to ensure resources are effectively deployed in alignment with company goals and objectives. This role collaborates cross-functionally with departments including Quality, Materials, Packaging & Shipping, Engineering, and Human Resources to ensure the daily needs of manufacturing operations are met efficiently and consistently. 

This position is onsite (not remote/not hybrid) and not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities: To include but not limited to the following: 

• Helps manufacturing staff achieve company goals by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and evaluating job results 
• Able to overcome complex problems immediately to facilitate customer scheduling needs, then assist in determining a root cause, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences 
• Enforces company policies and guidelines 
• Recruits, hires, and trains employees 
• Assists workers by offering personal growth opportunities
• Implements cost-saving strategies and techniques 
• Ensures that production plans are completed by a certain time
• Contacts appropriate sources for repair issues
• Counsels employees on how to achieve an optimal output or workflow
• Resolves issues and disputes between manufacturing employees
• Creates and maintains professional schedules
• Communicates with and assists other manufacturing departments as needed
• Evaluates the condition of production equipment
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for all workers -- Compiles and analyzes production records 

Production Supervisor Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Business Management or Engineering and 3+ years previous supervisory experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (required); Advanced Excel experience (preferred)
• Excellent coaching and communication skills
• Ability to track expenses and compile budget reports
• Broad knowledge of production planning processes
• Strategic planning skills 
• Experience working in a CNC Machining Environment (required) 
• Understanding of CNC machine controls and instrumentation -- Able to deal with complex issues in a fast-paced setting 

Working Conditions:

• Works in a machine shop environment. 
• May on a continuous basis walk, bend and lift up to 40 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 
• Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.   
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Compensation/Benefits: 

• $53,000 to $90,000 per year DOE
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match up to 4% 
• Tiered Quarterly Bonus Program 
• Short-term and Long-term Disability 
• Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement 
• Life Insurance 
• Paid time off / paid holidays 
• Employee Assistance Programs 

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.