Machine Shop Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Busch Vacuum Solutions is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for use in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling.

We have an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Machine Shop Supervisor – 2nd Shift at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia!

As the Machine Shop Supervisor, you will play a key leadership role in driving productivity, maintaining quality, and optimizing team performance. This role requires a confident, hands-on professional who can motivate a team, streamline processes, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. If you’re looking to take your leadership skills to the next level in a fast-paced, forward-thinking manufacturing environment — this is your chance to make a real impact.

2nd Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 PM – 3:30 AM, with possible deviations based on business needs.

If you are a driven leader passionate about team success and operational excellence, apply now and see why Busch Vacuum Solutions is a great place to grow and make an impact!

Job Responsibilities

• Leads a group of 15+ employees daily to hit KPIs at USM
• Reviews and updates Shop Floor Management (SFM) boards daily, leads meetings with team
• members, and reviews the daily plan, and addresses concerns relative to company goals
• Leads problem solving efforts at the team level
• Reviews and helps facilitate BUSCH principles (CIP, HPT, TPM, SFM, 5S) with each team lead
• Helps to plan daily work assignments and requests overtime as required
• Provides assistance to team leads as needed
• Works with other groups leaders to find solutions for the daily problems that arise
• Escalates problems / concerns to the proper level or department
• Maintains on time completion of shop orders and delivery dates
• Stimulates maximum efficiency and productivity of team members
• Meets production quality standards
• Reports metrics and KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) as needed
• Leads continuous improvement projects at team member level
• Maintains quality goals set by management
• Maintains regular communication with interrelated departments.

Required Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in a Machine Shop Leadership Role: Required
• 5+ years’ experience as a CNC machinist in a production shop: Required
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
• Associate's Degree (two-year college or technical school) Field of Study: (Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, Automotive/ Aircraft Mechanics, General Mechanics), technical school, or work equivalent: Preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel): Required
• Valid Drivers, license must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch Insurance standards.

Personal Qualifications

• Self-motivated, professional maturity, and a high level of initiative
• Detail, goal, and safety oriented
• Organized and able to maintain a clean and orderly workspace
• Positive attitude, dependable, and trustworthy
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet department and company goals
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English

Job Requirements

• Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
• Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 25%) domestically and internationally

Physical Requirements

• Constant reaching outward, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 15lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 25lbs
• Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 50lbs
• All applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazards, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Benefits & Opportunities

Busch Vacuum Solutions offers an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more! 

Opportunity for growth and advancement via on-the-job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company.  Busch values promoting from within!

Work Environment

Moderately controlled manufacturing environment, moderate noise levels, fumes, and airborne particles, while working near moving mechanical parts.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Why work for Busch Vacuum Solutions?

As diverse and boundless as the world of vacuum is, so are the jobs and tasks at Busch. We welcome all talents, regardless of education, age, gender, or nationality; worldwide.