CNC Supervisor
About The Position
The CNC Supervisor leads CNC machinists, operators, and setup technicians while coordinating daily production activities, machine loading, shift priorities, and workflow to meet delivery, quality, and safety goals. The role oversees CNC setup, operation, troubleshooting, tooling optimization, and multi-axis machining, and reviews CNC programs, tool lists, and fixturing in collaboration with programmers to improve cycle times and material usage. The supervisor ensures work meets engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, work instructions, and control plans. The role maintains quality control processes, supports continuous improvement, coordinates preventive maintenance, and keeps production documentation and performance metrics accurate. It also fosters a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and high performance.
Requirements
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience, including advanced multi-axis machining, tooling, work holding, and troubleshooting.
- Proven supervisory or leadership experience in a CNC or high-volume production environment.
- Strong proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision measurement tools, including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and CMM.
- Experience with CNC programming or program validation (Fanuc, Mastercam, CAM software).
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting machining, tooling, and workflow issues.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with 5-axis machining, aerospace components, or tight-tolerance production environments.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement systems, and data-driven production management.
- CAD/CAM experience (SolidWorks, Mastercam, NX, or similar).
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop CNC machinists, operators, and setup technicians to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
- Coordinate daily production activities, machine loading, shift priorities, and workflow to meet delivery requirements.
- Oversee CNC setup, operation, troubleshooting, tooling optimization, and multi-axis machining activities.
- Review and validate CNC programs (G-code), tool lists, and fixturing; collaborate with programmers to optimize cycle times and material usage.
- Ensure adherence to engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, work instructions, and control plans.
- Implement and maintain quality control processes, including in-process inspection, SPC, CMM routines, and containment of nonconforming parts.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, SMED) to reduce waste, improve throughput, and enhance process stability.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and partner with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and maintain machine health.
- Maintain accurate production documentation, machine logs, inspection reports, and performance metrics.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and high performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
