CNC Supervisor
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Description
- 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 (3+2, 5‑axis preferred).
- 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.
- 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, precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, CMM).
- Experience with CNC programming or program validation (Fanuc, Mastercam, CAM software).
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
- Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, and workflow issues.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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).
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
- Walking - frequently
- Using hands to finger, handle, or feel - almost continuously
- Reaching with hands and arms - almost continuously