Posted 9 days ago
Machine Shop Supervisor
@ Patriot Forge Co
Paris, Ontario
Overview
Patriot Forge Co is hiring a Machine Shop Supervisor to keep the machine shop running smoothly and efficiently. The role leads machining staff, assigns jobs against deadlines, and coordinates maintenance and safety. The posting requires a certified Machinist with at least 5 years of supervisory or lead experience and the ability to work any shift.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and lead all machining employees
- Assign jobs by priority to meet completion dates
- Coach, train and evaluate employees annually
- Coordinate maintenance and enforce health and safety
- Manage throughput and outsourced machining
Requirements summary:
- Certified Machinist with 5+ years as department head, supervisor or lead hand
- College diploma or technical experience
- Ability to work any shift
- Milling, large engine lathe and saw experience
- CNC experience an asset
- Lean manufacturing knowledge an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Certified Machinist |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Machining, Manufacturing technology |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Paid training, Uniform provided |
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Patriot Forge Co
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- Patriot Forge Co
| Field | Value |
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| Industry | Machinery Manufacturing |
| Headquarters | Brantford, ON |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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FORGE YOUR FUTURE WITH US
Patriot Forge Corporation is the largest custom open-die forging company in Canada and a leader in the Global Market. Patriot has long-term partnerships with global leaders in Gas Compression, Power Generation, Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power.
Patriot Forge Corporation offers excellent opportunities to gain skills and experience through our robust apprenticeship programs and on-the-job training.
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Overview of Position:
To ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Machine Shop
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and provide leadership to all employees involved in Machining in order to effectively meet company goals and objectives
- Manage resources within his/her area of responsibility to ensure staffing and equipment levels match business activity levels
- Assign jobs according to priorities in order to maintain scheduled completion dates, utilizing the most appropriate machines and employees for efficient production
- Coach and motivate employees in the performance of their jobs and look for new ways to continually improve operations, through focused efforts and initiatives
- Work with the machine shop lead hands and process technicians to drive continuous improvement
- Orients, trains and instructs all employees in the safe and efficient performance of their duties
- Promotes, maintains, and enforces a safe and healthy work environment for all employees in accordance with legislative requirements and Company standards
- Coordination of maintenance efforts to ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment
- Provide employees with an annual performance evaluation as well as effective corrective counseling if necessary
- Manage throughput effectively using outsource machining as required to ensure customer deliveries are met
- Comply with H&S management program to future job postings.
Experience:
- College diploma or technical experience
- Must be a certified Machinist with a minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a department head, supervisor or lead hand as well as being able to work any shift.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and their application would be an asset.
- Experience with milling, large engine lathes, and saws necessary and CNC experience considered an asset
- Technical machining background in a manufacturing environment
If you are looking for a new opportunity with a company that promotes from within, Patriot welcomes you to submit your resume for consideration. This is an active job opportunity.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Patriot Forge Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Patriot Forge Corporation if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process
Patriot Forge Corporation does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. Each resume is reviewed individually by a member of our hiring team
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