Machining Supervisor

Position Summary:
The Machining Department Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations in the machining department, ensuring production schedules are met, and quality standards are upheld. This role manages both the machinists and the programmers who develop CNC programs for running the machines. The Supervisor will focus on optimizing machine performance, personnel management, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This position involves close collaboration with production planners, maintenance, and quality and material teams to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and ensure operational excellence.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee daily operations, product schedules, and product quality of the machining department.
• Supervise machinists, machine operators, and CNC programmers, ensuring efficient and safe work practices.
• Coordinate with production planning and quality teams to meet deadlines and resolve production issues.
• Lead the programming team in developing and optimizing CNC programs for machining operations.
• Monitor machine performance and initiate troubleshooting as needed.
• Implement improvement priorities, including process optimization, efficiency programs, and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and internal protocols, conducting regular safety checks.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure timely repairs and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Provide training and development for machinists and programmers to improve skills and performance.
• Review daily production reports, identifying potential areas for process improvement and cost savings.
• Engage management regarding production performance, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the department.
• Consistently demonstrate commitment and support for the Sterling vision, mission, policies and procedures.
• Perform work in compliance with work instructions and policies as outlined by management.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to support business goals.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering or a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in machining and CNC programming, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of CNC machining, programming, and program optimization.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Navision preferred).
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, equipment operation, and CNC programming.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and equipment issues, as well as programming inefficiencies.
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally with production planning, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and best practices in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing methodologies to optimize production processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction and feedback.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Spending Accounts: H.S.A. and F.S.A. options.
• Life Insurance: $25k Employer Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits: Life, Disability, Pet
• Paid Time Off: Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Parental
• 401k with 3% Employer Contribution

Full-time annual salary $83,000 - $104,000 dependent upon experience, and qualifications.

Company Summary:
Sterling Site Access Solutions, LLC is a national vertically integrated site access service provider to the North American Energy Infrastructure Marketplace. An Illinois based company, with facilities located across the country, including regional construction offices, distribution centers and world class manufacturing facilities. As a data driven company, Sterling provides complete turnkey ground protection products and services to the transmission & distribution, renewables, civil and oil & gas markets. Sterling is committed to developing our employees, providing best in class customer service and being responsible stewards of the environment.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and/or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

EEO Statement:
Sterling Site Access Solutions, LLC ( "Sterling ") is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sterling are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate.