CNC Supervisor

Howmet Aerospace•Berea, OH

11h

About The Position

The CNC Supervisor leads CNC machinists, operators, and setup technicians while coordinating 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 works with programmers to review and optimize programs, tooling, fixturing, cycle times, and material usage. The supervisor ensures compliance with engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, work instructions, and control plans. Responsibilities also include maintaining quality processes, supporting preventive maintenance, keeping production documentation and performance records accurate, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and high performance.

Requirements

At least 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 such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and CMM.
Experience with CNC programming or program validation, including Fanuc, Mastercam, or CAM software.
Ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, and workflow issues.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
Frequent walking.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel almost continuously.
Ability to reach with hands and arms almost continuously.

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 with SolidWorks, Mastercam, NX, or similar software.

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, including Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and 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.