Machine Shop Supervisor - 2nd Shift (CNC Machining)

At a Glance

Company: Karl Storz
Location: Franklin, MA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $73,600 – $95,600 per year (DOE)
Shift: Monday – Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Overtime: As Needed
Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior Leadership (3–5+ years supervisory experience)
Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing
Apply: Directly through hireCNC

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support the continued growth and operational performance of Karl Storz’s precision machining operation.

The Machine Shop Supervisor plays a key role in leading production teams, maintaining workflow efficiency, supporting quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a high-precision medical manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands CNC machining, production flow, and how to build strong manufacturing teams.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

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• Supervise machining department personnel and 2–4 Team Leads
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• Coordinate production schedules, priorities, and workflow
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• Support daily machining operations to ensure quality and on-time delivery
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• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities
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• Monitor department KPIs and implement corrective actions when needed
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• Support MRB processes and daily production reviews
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• Troubleshoot downtime and escalate technical issues as required
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• Lead Kaizen events and Lean manufacturing initiatives
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• Develop and maintain standard work procedures
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• Ensure compliance with ISO, FDA, and quality system requirements
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• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce PPE/safety standards
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• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
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Machines, Controls & Manufacturing Environment

You’ll support machining operations involving:

Machines: CNC screw machines and precision machining equipment
Manufacturing Environment: Medical device machining and assembly support
Production Systems: ERP and production scheduling systems
Lean Tools: Kaizen, continuous improvement, standard work, KPI management

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Materials You’ll Work With

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• Stainless Steel
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• Medical-grade alloys
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• Precision machined components used in surgical devices
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What We’re Looking ForRequired:

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• 3–5+ years of supervisory experience in a machining environment
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• Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations
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• Experience with CNC setups, offsets, and program editing
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• Strong leadership and employee development skills
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• Ability to manage production priorities and workflow
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• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
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• Strong communication and organizational skills
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• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
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Preferred:

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• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
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• Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience
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• Experience leading Kaizen or Lean manufacturing projects
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• ERP or production system experience
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Why Machinists & Leaders Like Working Here

Professionals choose Karl Storz because:

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• Clean, modern, climate-controlled manufacturing facility
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• Stable medical manufacturing environment
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• Collaborative and safety-focused culture
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• Strong focus on Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
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• Opportunity to directly impact production performance and team growth
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• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
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• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250/year)
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• 401(k) with company match
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• 3 weeks vacation + 11 paid holidays
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• Long-term career growth opportunities
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $73,600 – $95,600 per year (based on experience)

Benefits Include:

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• Medical, dental, vision
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• 401(k) with company match
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• PTO + paid holidays
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• Tuition reimbursement
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• Paid parental leave
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• Life, STD/LTD insurance
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• Flexible Spending Accounts
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• Wellness and fitness reimbursement
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• Pet insurance options
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Schedule:

Monday – Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Overtime: As needed

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