Machine Shop Manager Jobs in Arkansas (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Machine Shop Supervisor

Job Description

The Machine Shop Supervisor oversees all production activities on the machine shop floor and ensures that daily operations run smoothly and safely. This role leads shift meetings, assigns team members to machines, coordinates with maintenance on equipment issues, and ensures adherence to established processes and procedures. The supervisor reports to the machine shop manager and plays a key role in implementing changes discussed in meetings and maintaining an efficient, organized, and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all production activities on the machine shop floor to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent operations.
• Take attendance at the beginning of each shift and ensure proper staffing levels across the shop.
• Lead and run shift meetings to communicate daily priorities, safety reminders, and production goals.
• Assign workers to specific machines or workstations each day based on production needs and skill sets.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to discuss down machines, report issues, and support timely repairs.
• Ensure all team members follow established processes, procedures, and operational standards.
• Attend required meetings with leadership and other departments to review performance, issues, and updates.
• Implement and communicate any changes or process improvements discussed in meetings to the shop floor.
• Monitor production output and quality to support operational goals and on-time delivery.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and direction to machine shop employees.
• Support a safe working environment by reinforcing safety practices and addressing concerns promptly.
• Assist with general industrial and production-related tasks as needed to support overall operations.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to supervise and lead teams in an industrial or production environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated multitasking ability in a fast-paced production setting.
• Leadership skills with the capability to direct, motivate, and support team members.
• Operational knowledge of production environments, including workflow and process adherence.
• Effective communication skills to run shift meetings and coordinate with maintenance and management.
• Ability to follow and enforce established processes and procedures consistently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a machine shop or similar industrial setting is beneficial.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment and production workflows is advantageous.
• Comfort working non-traditional hours, including second or third shift and some weekends.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that supports your well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes a company match to help you build long-term financial security. The organization values time away from work and offers two weeks of vacation and paid time off, promoting a healthy work-life balance. You will work in an environment that emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and continuous operational improvement.

Work Environment

This role is based in a machine shop environment operating on second and third shifts. The second shift runs from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the expectation of some weekend work. The third shift runs from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, also with some weekend work expected. The machine shop is not climate controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons, but fans are located at each machine and station to improve air circulation and comfort. The setting is a typical industrial production floor with active machinery, requiring appropriate safety awareness and adherence to shop-floor procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Heber Springs, AR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Medical, dental, vision, 401k w/ match 2 weeks vacation and PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Heber Springs,AR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.