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Machine Shop Production Supervisor

4/17/2026

The supervisor will lead daily production activities on the shop floor to ensure machines run efficiently and production targets are met. They are responsible for managing staff, coordinating workflows, and enforcing safety and quality standards across shifts.

Salary

80000 - 95000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

ENTEK sells extruders and engineering services, lead-acid separators and lithium-ion separators on six continents. We design and build our battery separator lines, extruders, and parts with our in-house engineering, machining, and fabrication resources. Combining best-in-class equipment with our pursuit of continuous improvement manufacturing gives our customers the full benefit of over 25 years of experience in these industries. We believe that our success is possible only when we do our utmost to make our customers successful. You will see and feel this commitment from the first day you do business with ENTEK.

About the Role

Description

Join ENTEK in Lebanon, Oregon

ENTEK is excited to welcome a Machine Shop Production Supervisor to our team in Lebanon, Oregon. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy leading teams, and are passionate about driving production performance, safety, and quality, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

What You’ll Do

As a Machine Shop Production Supervisor, you’ll lead daily production activities on the shop floor, ensuring machines are running efficiently, teams are supported, and production targets are met. You’ll serve as the primary operational leader during your assigned shift, coordinating resources, resolving constraints, and maintaining strong communication across teams.

In this role, you will:

Ensure machines are running, properly staffed, and production is progressing according to schedule
Coordinate daily job priorities with scheduling and adjust workflow as needed
Identify and remove production bottlenecks to maintain continuous flow
Balance workload across machines, work centers, and shifts
Monitor production progress and adjust staffing or priorities to meet delivery targets
Supervise machinists and shift leads, providing coaching and daily leadership support
Manage attendance, performance expectations, and workforce accountability
Support employee development, training progression, and skill advancement
Ensure effective communication and shift handoffs between teams
Communicate production risks, delays, and resource constraints to leadership
Enforce safety standards, PPE requirements, and shop procedures
Ensure adherence to quality standards, work instructions, and process controls
Coordinate with maintenance, programming, production control, and support teams
Escalate issues related to equipment, staffing, materials, or delivery timelines
Support recovery planning when production schedules are disrupted

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a strong production leader with experience in machine shop environments who can drive accountability, support team development, and maintain high standards of safety and quality.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
Minimum three (3) years of progressive manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience
Experience in machine shop, CNC, fabrication, or industrial manufacturing environments
Strong leadership and supervisory skills in a production environment
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple production demands
Strong communication and coordination skills across teams and shifts
Experience with workforce coaching, accountability, and performance management
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading hourly production teams in a machine shop environment
Experience with production scheduling, workflow balancing, and continuous improvement
Knowledge of safety regulations and quality compliance standards
Experience working cross-functionally with maintenance, programming, and production planning teams

Your Work Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. Schedule will align with production needs and may include shift coverage responsibilities.

What Makes ENTEK Different

ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:

Respect – valuing each person and every contribution
Integrity – doing what’s right, always
Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future

When you join ENTEK, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a company that invests in you, your growth, and your success.

Learn more about us at www.entek.com/careers and discover the opportunities waiting for you.

ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer.

ENTEK’s locations are non-smoking.

Key Skills

Production supervisionMachine shop operationsCNC machiningTeam leadershipWorkflow balancingPerformance managementSafety complianceQuality controlProduction schedulingProblem-solvingStaff coachingResource coordinationProcess improvementCommunicationDecision-makingWorkforce accountability