John Crane · 1 day ago
Machine Shop Supervisor (CNC Required)
Santa Fe Springs, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $81K/yr
5+ years expJohn Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries. The Machine Shop Supervisor will direct, supervise, and coordinate personnel in a CNC machining environment, ensuring safe and efficient operations while managing daily shop activities and supporting employee development.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Direct, supervise, and coordinate hourly personnel across production, service, maintenance, and machining areas, with CNC machining as the primary area of responsibility
Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations in accordance with company policies, operating schedules, and departmental objectives
Oversee daily shop activities including CNC machining, manual machining, assembly, repair/service, and general production tasks
Assign work, prioritize tasks, and provide guidance and support to employees throughout the shift
Maintain strong oversight of CNC operations, including setup practices, tooling needs, machining methods, and issue resolution
Monitor the use of safety devices, enforce safety protocols, and maintain a clean and hazard-free shop environment
Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and development of production and machining associates
Conduct performance evaluations, recommend wage adjustments, and support employee communications and engagement initiatives
Collaborate with Production Control, Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering to support machining schedules, drawings, process changes, and tooling requirements
Anticipate production or machining problems and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime or schedule interruptions
Work with vendors and suppliers regarding materials, tooling, equipment, service quality, and delivery schedules
Investigate accidents, equipment issues, and process inefficiencies; recommend improvements for safety, productivity, and cost savings
Prepare and maintain accurate production, machining, and efficiency reports in ERP/MRP systems
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in CNC machining, assembly, repair/service, or production operations
Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team-lead experience in a shop or manufacturing setting
Significant hands-on CNC machining experience — CNC is the largest and most critical part of this role
CNC operation and basic setup
Tooling knowledge and selection
Feeds, speeds, and machine controls
Troubleshooting machining issues
Experience working in a job-shop or high-mix machining environment
Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and develop hourly associates
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems for tracking work orders, labor hours, and machining/production data
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred
Experience overseeing or coordinating multiple shop areas (machining, assembly, service/repair, test, production)
Associate degree or technical certification
Company
John Crane
John Crane company specializes in artificial lift equipment and services.
5001-10000 employees
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