MACHINING (CNC) SUPERVISOR

CFX Careers Page•Ellenwood, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machining Supervisor leads, coordinates, and oversees daily machining operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and accurate production of quality components for commercial cabinetry, millwork, and solid surface products. The role is accountable for departmental Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQDCM) goals through production planning, team member development, effective equipment use, and continuous improvement. The supervisor provides leadership and accountability to Machining Leads, Machine Operators, and other assigned team members, while promoting CFX Products’ WE Not Me philosophy and core values. The position oversees production priorities, staffing and resource allocation, workflow, quality and process controls, safety compliance, equipment readiness, and departmental performance. It collaborates with Maintenance and cross-functional departments to address operational challenges and meet production and customer delivery requirements. The supervisor also monitors KPIs, supports Lean Daily Management and improvement activities, and communicates department performance, staffing needs, production risks, and improvement opportunities to management. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
At least three years of experience in machining, CNC manufacturing, woodworking, cabinetry, millwork, or a related manufacturing environment.
Previous leadership experience directing production team members, coordinating workflow, or managing manufacturing operations.
Working knowledge of CNC machining processes, equipment setup, machine operation, and troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, engineering specifications, measurements, and production documentation.
Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Experience with production scheduling, labor allocation, quality control, and performance monitoring.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and applicable production management systems.
Ability to work required overtime or weekends based on production demands.
Ability to set expectations, hold team members accountable, lead by example, and address performance concerns promptly and fairly.
Ability to coach, mentor, train, and develop team members, including identifying cross-training and advancement opportunities.
Strong understanding of manufacturing workflow, production priorities, resource allocation, and deadline management.
Ability to identify equipment, process, material, and quality issues and coordinate solutions.
Ability to communicate expectations, provide constructive feedback, and work effectively with team members and other departments.
Ability to manage competing priorities, make sound operational decisions, and adapt to changing production requirements.
Ability to evaluate processes, identify waste, develop solutions, and sustain improvements.
Commitment to workplace safety and product quality standards.
Demonstrated collaboration, humility, accountability, and commitment to the success of the CFX team and its core values.
Ability to understand and follow instructions and work collaboratively with teammates.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP or manufacturing information systems; the current ERP is Innergy.

Responsibilities

Direct daily machining operations, set production priorities, allocate labor and resources, and ensure production schedules and customer delivery requirements are met.
Coordinate with Machining Leads to maintain efficient workflow and address production constraints.
Supervise, coach, train, and develop machining team members; set performance expectations, monitor productivity and attendance, provide feedback, conduct evaluations, and partner with Human Resources on performance improvement and corrective action.
Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with company safety rules, PPE requirements, machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and operating procedures.
Identify and correct unsafe conditions, address safety concerns, and ensure team members receive appropriate safety training.
Ensure machining processes produce accurate, high-quality components that meet engineering specifications, production requirements, and CFX quality standards.
Monitor workmanship, material usage, machine setups, and production accuracy; investigate quality concerns and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce scrap, rework, and defects.
Oversee the safe and efficient operation of CNC routers, panel saws, edge banders, dowel insertion equipment, laminating equipment, Intellistore, and other assigned machining systems.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting with Maintenance to minimize downtime and maintain equipment readiness and efficiency.
Monitor and drive departmental performance through Lean Daily Management, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, optimize material flow, standardize processes, and improve equipment and labor utilization; lead or participate in Kaizen and other improvement activities.
Collaborate with Production, Assembly, Engineering, Scheduling, Purchasing, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure material availability, accurate job information, effective workflow, and timely resolution of operational challenges.
Communicate department performance, staffing needs, production risks, and improvement opportunities to management.
Follow company safety rules and procedures, including PPE requirements, maintain consistent and acceptable attendance according to the assigned schedule and Team Member Handbook, and meet departmental goals and KPIs.
Perform other duties as assigned.