In this role, you will:

• Ensure machines are running, properly staffed, and production is progressing according to schedule
• Coordinate daily job priorities with scheduling and adjust workflow as needed
• Identify and remove production bottlenecks to maintain continuous flow
• Balance workload across machines, work centers, and shifts
• Monitor production progress and adjust staffing or priorities to meet delivery targets
• Supervise machinists and shift leads, providing coaching and daily leadership support
• Manage attendance, performance expectations, and workforce accountability
• Support employee development, training progression, and skill advancement
• Ensure effective communication and shift handoffs between teams
• Communicate production risks, delays, and resource constraints to leadership
• Enforce safety standards, PPE requirements, and shop procedures
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, work instructions, and process controls
• Coordinate with maintenance, programming, production control, and support teams
• Escalate issues related to equipment, staffing, materials, or delivery timelines
• Support recovery planning when production schedules are disrupted

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience in machine shop, CNC, fabrication, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills in a production environment
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple production demands
• Strong communication and coordination skills across teams and shifts
• Experience with workforce coaching, accountability, and performance management
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading hourly production teams in a machine shop environment
• Experience with production scheduling, workflow balancing, and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality compliance standards
• Experience working cross-functionally with maintenance, programming, and production planning teams

Your Work Schedule

• This is a full-time, exempt position. Schedule will align with production needs and may include shift coverage responsibilities.

What Makes ENTEK Different

ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:

• Respect – valuing each person and every contribution
• Integrity – doing what’s right, always
• Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
• Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future