API Machine Shop Supervisor

A. Operational Supervision Plan and allocate daily machining tasks for CNC and conventional machines. Monitor production schedules, machine loading, and job progress to meet delivery dates. Ensure machining programs, tools, and raw materials are ready before job start. Troubleshoot machining issues and provide technical support to machinists. Review machining drawing, tolerances, and API requirements before releasing jobs. B. Quality & Compliance (API / ASME / Aramco) Ensure all machined parts comply with API 6A, API 6D, and internal QMS requirements. Verify first-piece inspection and ensure inspection reports are completed. Ensure machinists follow job travelers, WPS, process sheets, and control plans. Coordinate with QC for dimensional inspection, NDT, and heat treatment requirements. Lead corrective actions for machining non-conformities. C. Manpower Management Supervise machinists, programmers, helpers, and support technicians. Conduct skill assessments and identify training needs (tooling, CNC programming, API tolerances, etc.). Enforce company policies, attendance management, and shop discipline. Evaluate employee performance based on productivity and quality KPIs. D. Machine & Tooling Management Ensure machines (CNC Turning, VTL, Milling, Drill, Lathe, etc.) are properly maintained. Coordinate preventive maintenance with maintenance team. Manage tooling inventory, inserts, fixtures, chucks, mandrels, and gauges. Suggest improvements to reduce cycle time and tooling cost. E. Safety & Housekeeping Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols (PPE, machine guards, housekeeping). Conduct daily toolbox talks and report safety observations. Ensure proper handling of sharp tools, heavy components, and lifting operations. F. Reporting & Continuous Improvement Prepare daily production reports (output, downtime, scrap, OEE). Review cycle times and implement productivity enhancement initiatives. Participate in lean manufacturing activities (5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis). Coordinate with planning for job sequencing and material availability. #J-18808-Ljbffr