CNC Production Supervisor
About The Position
DRT Aerospace is seeking a hands-on CNC Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations at its Sidney, Ohio facility. The supervisor oversees production employees, coordinates workflow, removes barriers to productivity, and ensures customer commitments are met. The role works closely with Operations, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to promote operational excellence and continuous improvement. The supervisor leads production activities and employees while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved. The position requires a strong background in CNC machining, tooling, setups, troubleshooting, and production processes. Employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to access export-controlled information in accordance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including ITAR.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum 5 years of CNC machining, tooling, setups, troubleshooting, and production-process experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing drawings, work instructions, and production documentation.
- Experience using precision measurement tools and basic shop mathematics.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with manufacturing software systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Eligibility to access export-controlled information under applicable U.S. laws and regulations; candidates selected for employment must provide supporting documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Team Lead, or Shift Supervisor.
- Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Aerospace manufacturing experience.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Visual Management, Continuous Improvement, 5 Why Analysis, and 8D Problem Solving methodologies.
- Experience with ERP and production tracking systems such as LN and Factory Track.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
- Communicate work assignments, production priorities, and shift expectations.
- Monitor production performance and address issues affecting output.
- Ensure resources, tooling, materials, and documentation are available for production.
- Coordinate schedule changes and production priorities with Operations and Planning.
- Maintain visual management boards and production tracking systems.
- Analyze downtime, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement focused on efficiency, quality, scrap reduction, and process optimization.
- Promote and enforce a strong facility safety culture.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, work instructions, routers, and engineering documentation.
- Contain and escalate non-conforming product issues as required.
- Verify accurate reporting of production, scrap, downtime, labor, and rework activities.
- Drive workplace organization, housekeeping, and Lean manufacturing practices.
- Lead, coach, and develop production employees through training, mentoring, and performance feedback.
- Support employee onboarding and cross-training initiatives.
- Maintain skills matrices and workforce development plans.
- Monitor attendance, staffing levels, and shift coverage requirements.
- Recognize strong performance and address performance concerns professionally and consistently.
- Foster a positive, accountable, team-oriented work environment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay plus bonus.
- Day 1 benefits.
- 401K company match.
- Paid time off and holidays, plus a floating holiday.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Training and professional development.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
