2nd Shift Aerospace Production Lead (CNC/Lean)

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor in North Phoenix to lead production on the 2nd shift, drive lean manufacturing initiatives, and ensure on-time delivery with high quality. The role supervises 20+ operators across CNC lathes, mills, and manual machines and focuses on cost control and process improvement.

Responsibilities include workforce leadership, training, and implementing standardized processes.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• 2+ years supervisory/management experience in aerospace, tight tolerance machining industry or equivalent training/experience.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Shows leadership and guidance to subordinates.
• Directs priorities, develops and maintains policies and accountability.
• Working knowledge of CNC Lathes, Mills, and Manual production processes. Has the skills necessary to solve production issues impacting the Lathes, Mills, and Manual areas.
• Know how to productively operate and maintain a variety of CNC Lathes, Mills, and Manual Machines.
• Provides training and counseling for business and personal growth.
• Supports and develops lean manufacturing strategies and implementation.
• Leads on-going cultural transformation to become the customer focused supplier of choice.
• Implements best practices and process standardization, including capacity sharing.
• Ensures manufacturing schedule obligations are met with cost control and improved efficiencies.
• Sets and monitors manufacturing performance levels to meet quality and delivery requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Ability to read engineering drawings

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor in North Phoenix to lead production on the 2nd shift, drive lean manufacturing initiatives, and ensure on-time delivery with high quality. The role supervises 20+ operators across CNC lathes, mills, and manual machines and focuses on cost control and process improvement.

Responsibilities include workforce leadership, training, and implementing standardized processes.