Located in Benton Harbor, MI
Pay: $26 - $30
Job Full Description
Manufacturing Shop Supervisor
Location: Benton Harbor, MI
Pay: $26–$30 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift
Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Shop Supervisor for a company in the Benton Harbor area. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can oversee daily production, support employees, and help keep manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently.
The facility includes a mix of machining and assembly operations, so we're looking for someone with well-rounded manufacturing experience rather than someone focused exclusively on CNC machining.
Responsibilities
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Supervise and support employees across machining and assembly operations
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Coordinate daily production priorities to meet schedules and customer deadlines
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Assign work and ensure employees have the tools, materials, and information needed to be successful
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Monitor workflow, productivity, quality, and safety throughout the shop
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Work with management and other departments to address production needs and changing priorities
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Train, coach, and provide day-to-day direction to employees
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Assist with troubleshooting equipment, production, and quality issues
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Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and production documentation
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Support CNC and other manufacturing equipment as needed
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Ensure completed work meets quality standards and specifications
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Help identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, and manufacturing processes
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Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment
Qualifications
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Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
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Strong understanding of general manufacturing and production processes
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Experience with machining, CNC equipment, assembly, or similar manufacturing operations
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Ability to read blueprints and understand basic manufacturing specifications
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Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
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Ability to organize production priorities and adapt to changing schedules
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Effective communication and employee leadership skills
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Comfortable being hands-on and working directly with employees on the shop floor
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Strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a practical, hands-on manufacturing leader who knows how to keep people and production moving. The right candidate will be comfortable leading employees, solving day-to-day shop floor challenges, and working across different manufacturing processes.
You don't need to be an expert CNC programmer, but machining or CNC experience is a strong plus. More importantly, we're looking for someone with solid manufacturing knowledge who can lead a team, maintain quality standards, and keep production on schedule.
Pay: $26–$30 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: 1st Shift
Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Saint Joseph, MI
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Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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