Machine Shop Supervisor

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.

Busch Vacuum Solutions has an immediate direct hire opportunity open for a Machine Shop Supervisor at our manufacturing plant in Virginia Beach, Virginia! 

The Machine Shop Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the efficiency and quality of work to meet the desired production quantities. This role carries a high level of responsibility, requiring the establishment of high standards to achieve production goals. It is essential to balance increased output with the maintenance of quality. Additionally, the supervisor is expected to continually implement process improvements to eliminate waste and reduce costs.

If you're a dynamic and results-driven professional eager to take the next step in your career as a Machine Shop Supervisor and make a real impact, apply NOW for an opportunity to discover why Busch Vacuum Solutions is the perfect place to grow, innovate, and excel.

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 (Word, Excel): Required
• Valid Drivers, license must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch Insurance standards.

Personal Qualifications

• Work with a high level of initiative, be self-motivated, and possess professional maturity
• Be detail, goal, and safety oriented
• Must be organized and maintain a clean and orderly workspace
• Must possess a positive attitude, be dependable, and trustworthy
• Work independently or as a team, as necessary, to fulfill department and Busch goals and objectives
• Possess 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.