CNC Supervisor

Watertown Plant•Watertown, SD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Supervisor provides leadership and direction for department operations, ensuring production goals are achieved through effective scheduling, employee development, quality oversight, and continuous improvement. This role leads CNC machining operations, supports employee growth, manages resources, and partners with leadership to improve productivity, safety, and overall operational success.

Requirements

One to two years CNC machining experience.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and specifications.
Knowledge of tooling, inspection processes, and machining equipment.
Experience using manufacturing systems or production tracking software.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical training preferred, with related manufacturing experience considered. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will also be considered.
Six months supervisory experience preferred.
Hands-on leader who takes ownership, develops people, and drives results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
Prioritizes quality, productivity, and customer needs while leading with integrity and professionalism.
Proactive, organized, and able to balance daily operational demands with long-term goals.
Ability to coach and motivate employees, manage resources effectively, resolve challenges, and create a positive work environment.
Understands that their actions directly impact the success of their team, customers, and fellow employee-owners.

Responsibilities

Leads by example and promotes cultural expectations related to Harmonized Manufacturing and all company policies.
Promotes continuous improvement through Harmonized Manufacturing practices.
Reads and analyzes work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine appropriate production requirements.
Works towards corporate goals of on-time delivery, productivity and quality and embraces customer satisfaction and promotes to employees.
Plans and establishes work schedules of employees to meet production goals.
Works with Shift Supervisor or appropriate management to resolve employee issues and complaints.
Responsible for employee reviews and disciplinary actions.
Diligently monitors budget to ensure department spending does not exceed the monthly budget.
Responsible for Inventory/Material Control.
Responsible for preventive maintenance on machining equipment.
May be responsible for Shift Supervisor responsibilities as needed or required.
Schedules work to meet production demand and works with other members of leadership to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments and shifts.
Inspects materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Demonstrates equipment operations, work and safety procedures to new employees, or assigns employees to experienced workers for training.
Observes work and monitors gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
Interprets specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for employees.
Responsible for knowing and following all environmental, health and safety rules, policies, and procedures for work area and takes responsibility to assure that personal work activity is conducted in such a way so as to not affect the safety of themselves or others.
All other duties as assigned.