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.
Supervise and support employees across machining and assembly operations
Coordinate daily production priorities to meet schedules and customer deadlines
Assign work and ensure employees have the tools, materials, and information needed to be successful
Monitor workflow, productivity, quality, and safety throughout the shop
Work with management and other departments to address production needs and changing priorities
Train, coach, and provide day-to-day direction to employees
Assist with troubleshooting equipment, production, and quality issues
Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and production documentation
Support CNC and other manufacturing equipment as needed
Ensure completed work meets quality standards and specifications
Help identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, and manufacturing processes
Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment
Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of general manufacturing and production processes
Experience with machining, CNC equipment, assembly, or similar manufacturing operations
Ability to read blueprints and understand basic manufacturing specifications
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Ability to organize production priorities and adapt to changing schedules
Effective communication and employee leadership skills
Comfortable being hands-on and working directly with employees on the shop floor
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity
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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