CNC Machining Supervisor

 Position Summary

CNC Machining Supervisor is responsible for directing CNC machining operations while ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. The position oversees machinists, machine operators, and setup personnel while driving process improvements and operational performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise CNC milling, turning, and secondary machining operations.
• Coordinate machine loading, scheduling, and labor allocation to maximize equipment utilization.
• Ensure production activities comply with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Monitor machine performance, setup reduction efforts, and production efficiencies.
• Support tooling management and preventive maintenance activities.
• Review production performance and implement actions to reduce scrap and rework.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering regarding process improvements and capacity planning.
• Support first article inspections and production qualification activities.
• Investigate machining-related quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive machining environment.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in Precision Machining and Manufacturing, or a related field
  
• 5+ Years of experience operating CNC mills (3axis, 5axis) and Lathes (standard and mill/turn)
• Minimum five (5) years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience in CNC mills (3axis, 5axis) and Lathes (standard and mill/turn), or related manufacturing operations.
• Experience with DMG Mori, Seimens and/or Fanuc controls.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and inspection requirements.
• Production scheduling and machine capacity planning experience.
• Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments required.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 or comparable quality management systems preferred.
• ERP/MRP system experience preferred.