Job Description

We\xc2\x92re looking for a Machine Shop Supervisor for our client located in Regina, SK.

With a positive, team-focused work culture, our client is a leader in the manufacturing of agricultural equipment.

The Machine Shop Supervisor will lead a team of 15 Machinists, including scheduling, training, development; as well as setting and measuring goals based on production schedule.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 4 days a week/10 hours a day, with paid overtime. Flexibility for overlap of shifts is important.

Machine Shop Supervisor responsibilities:

• Maintain and monitor work orders, reporting any parts or materials shortages
• Liaise with maintenance team to diagnose and resolve equipment issues, including facilitation of external service technicians as needed
• Work with machine shop team to resolve technical issues
• Resolve capacity constraints by planning additional staff or overtime hours, or working with the Production and Purchasing teams to outsource machining.
• Perform quality inspections on raw material, fabricated parts and outsourced parts.
• Evaluate and monitor machining processes and equipment and propose and implement improvements. In particular, continuously work to minimize equipment setup time and other non-value-added activities.
• Manage and procure tool and consumable supply for the machine shop, and identify cost and time-saving opportunities through improved tooling.
• Create and maintain machining setup documentation.
• Continuously improve processes to minimize variation in quality and productivity rates.
• Cross train with other supervisors to ensure efficient operation through absences.

The successful candidate has:

• Demonstrated experience with both manual and CAD/CAM programming with sound understanding of machining practices and principles
• Proven understanding of 4th axis applications, probing cycles and understanding of code
• Strong work ethic and initiative
• Ability to lead a team, focused on engagement and embracing a positive company culture
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Effective written and spoken communication skills
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Past experience working with suppliers (external service vendors)
• Ability to present ideas to management, team members and suppliers
• Journeyman status and/or extensive industry experience will be considered a strong asset

Compensation and benefits:

• The discussed salary range is $85,000 to $90,000/year (depending on experience) plus overtime for any hours beyond 40 hours/week
• Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered
• Opportunities for career growth
• Comprehensive benefits package, discretionary bonus, and company paid pension plan

Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Relocation expenses are not provided, and candidates outside of Saskatchewan will only be considered if already relocating.

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