Job Description

Progressive Manufacturing Inc., seeks to hire a hands-on Shop Floor Supervisor to lead our Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication and CNC machining teams. This role directs daily production schedules, enforces rigorous quality standards, and manages floor personnel to optimize throughput and machine utilization.

Job Title

Shop Floor Production Supervisor

Company Overview

Progressive Manufacturing Inc. operates a manufacturing facility in Newport, NH specializing in precision sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining. We are looking for a highly motivated, hands-on supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, drive efficiency, and ensure our products meet exact customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Shop Floor Management: Coordinate and schedule workflow across sheet metal (laser, press brake, welding) and CNC machining centers to meet delivery deadlines.

**Team Leadership: **Train, mentor, and lead a team of 15 -20 machinists and fabricators. Manage shift schedules, time tracking, and performance evaluations.

Quality Assurance: Ensure all manufactured parts conform to blueprints, engineering specifications, and strict quality control standards.

Machine Readiness & Maintenance: Assist operators in machine setups, troubleshooting malfunctions, and coordinating preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

**Safety & Compliance: **Enforce OSHA regulations and facility-wide safety protocols. Maintain a clean, organized shop floor.

Qualifications Experience: 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in a precision sheet metal fabrication and/or CNC machining environment.

Leadership: Minimum of 2–3 years in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Technical Skills: Ability to interpret complex blueprints, mechanical drawings, and develop operational routing sheets. Proficient with precision measuring instruments.

Software/Tools: Basic computer skills (MS Office/Excel); experience with ERP/MRP software is a strong plus.