Machine Shop Supervisor Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of machine shop supervisor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite Outlook and basic use of Internet
• Communication skills (written/verbal) Organizational skills Handle multiple priorities/tasks
• AS400, Kronos
• Familiar with grievance process
• Familiar with finance/budgeting
• Familiar with OSHA requirements/regs
• Maintain and clean shop and equipment
• Email Software

I would like to submit my application for the machine shop supervisor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for replacement parts maintenance and machine services to a variety of general production areas.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Management exposure and organizational skills to support a continually growing department
• Requires excellent communications skills
• Supervise crews in the machine shop and test laboratories
• Expedite testing to satisfy customer and delivery requirements
• Coordinate upkeep and repairs in the laboratories, machine shop, building, and grounds with staff, outside contracting and other departments
• Supervise maintenance and calibration work at the Quality Assurance building
• Experience in materials manufacturing, industrial or laboratory environments
• Experience with 3D CAD/CAM software such as Solid Works, Pro-E, AutoCAD or similar

Please consider me for the machine shop supervisor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership to manufacturing personnel for operations data management that includes: job cost data for setup times, production times, quantities, and scrap; updating of BOM’s, routings, and methods documentation to ensure integrity of the manufacturing process; cost reduction initiatives; and provide key input for new capital equipment and tooling justifications.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with operation of various CNC machines highly desirable
• Communicate and problem solve with others in a reasonable and professional manner and work effectively in a team environment
• Formal training and/or certification in related manufacturing area highly preferred
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a leader
• Familiarity with business systems (ERP)
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment with technical understanding preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, facilitation and training skills
• Experience with lean principles, project management, variances, and statistics preferred

In response to your job posting for machine shop supervisor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled Preventive maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Familiarity with business systems (ERP) and Quality Systems (TQM)
• Prior experience in a high speed manufacturing environment with technical understanding preferred
• Experience with project management, variances, and statistics preferred
• Strong Manufacturing aptitude
• Intermediate business management system skills (SAP preferred)
• Intermediate Document Management System (PLM) skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Good knowledge of employee relations

In response to your job posting for machine shop supervisor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for technical assistance on a diverse range of operating parameters to Production Manager, Machine Repair Supervisor, Mold Repair Supervisor, other shift supervisors, machine operators and other production personnel.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft applications
• Familiarity with outside treatment processes pertaining to standard machine shop practices
• In-depth knowledge of G-Code
• Manufacturing aerospace parts experience preferred
• Working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft applications
• Proven experience as leader in the workplace, as Supervisor, Team Leader or other
• Experience and demonstrated success implementing lean manufacturing process and practices
• Experience with both standard and metric tools