Shift Supervisor - Weekend Shift @ Coastal Machine & Supply

POSITION OVERVIEWThe Shift Supervisor is a front-line leadership role responsible for directing all assigned-shift production activities across Coastal Machine’s CNC turning, 3/4-axis, and 5-axis milling cells. This role is the primary point of accountability for shift safety, on-time delivery, quality compliance, and workforce performance.This is not a supervisory role in name only. The Shift Supervisor is expected to drive accountability, eliminate production constraints, develop cell leads, and serve as a key driver of the cultural and operational standards required to compete and win in aerospace and defense manufacturing.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProduction Ownership & ThroughputOwn shift OTD (On-Time Delivery) performance; hold cell leads accountable to daily and weekly output targetsReview the ProShop production schedule each morning; identify capacity gaps, tooling shortfalls, or material risks before they impact throughputMonitor Datanomix utilization data in real time; intervene on underperforming cells and document corrective actionsCoordinate job sequencing with the scheduling team to maximize machine uptime and minimize queue time between operationsEnsure all jobs running on shift are properly set up, documented in ProShop, and traveler-compliant before cutting beginsQuality & Compliance LeadershipEnforce AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001 work instruction compliance on every job - no exceptions for schedule pressureEnsure First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements are communicated to operators and CMM team before first-off parts are releasedReview and sign off on non-conformance reports (NCRs); initiate corrective/preventive action (CAPA) where requiredChampion FOD (Foreign Object Debris) awareness and control procedures, particularly on Space and Defense programsActively reinforce a “quality first” culture where operators are empowered to stop production rather than pass nonconforming partsTeam Leadership & Workforce DevelopmentDirectly supervise Cell Leads across all CNC cells on assigned shift; conduct regular 1:1s and provide real-time performance coachingIdentify high-potential operators for advancement into Cell Lead or setup roles as the company scales through the growth planConduct daily shift startup meetings: communicate schedule priorities, safety topics, and quality alertsHold team members accountable through consistent, documented performance feedback; escalate HR matters appropriatelyPartner with the oncoming Shift Supervisor on handoff protocol - written shift reports, open job status, and tooling/material flags are non-negotiableSafety & HousekeepingLead daily 5S walkthrough and enforce shop floor housekeeping standards across all cellsConduct or delegate weekly safety observations; ensure all incidents and near-misses are documented same-dayVerify all operators are using required PPE and are trained on machine-specific safety proceduresParticipate in and support OSHA compliance reviews and safety auditsContinuous ImprovementIdentify and surface recurring production inefficiencies, setup bottlenecks, and machine downtime patterns to Engineering and ManagementLead or support Kaizen/improvement initiatives on the shop floor; document results and sustain gainsParticipate in capacity planning discussions as Coastal Machine adds machines and headcount.Provide direct input into tooling standardization, work instruction improvement, and ProShop workflow optimization REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS5+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment (turning and/or milling)2+ years in a lead, supervisory, or senior operator role with direct people responsibilityDemonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructionsWorking knowledge of AS9100, API Q1, or ISO 9001 quality management requirements in a production settingProficient with ERP/MES systems for job tracking, scheduling, and documentation (ProShop experience a plus)Strong communication skills - written and verbal - across operator, lead, and management levelsTrack record of driving OTD, quality, and efficiency metrics on a production shiftPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSDirect experience in Aerospace, Defense, or Space manufacturing environmentsFamiliarity with ITAR-controlled environments and program documentation requirementsExperience with Datanomix or similar machine monitoring/OEE platformsBackground in 5-axis milling operations or complex turning cell supervisionDemonstrated experience coaching and developing frontline talent in a growth-stage shop