Aerospace CNC Machining Supervisor

Davis Machine; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Machine, a precision aerospace manufacturer, seeks a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead, plan, and optimize daily production in a high-regulation environment. You will manage operators and leads, drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, and partner with HR for staffing and development.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, CNC knowledge, GD&T proficiency, and strong leadership to sustain performance across the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in manufacturing, preferably aerospace, defense, or regulated environments.
• 5+ years of direct supervisory experience or leadership roles with people-management responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, tooling, setups, and production workflow.
• Experience reading aerospace drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily production commit for the assigned area and shift; translate the master schedule into plans.
• Lead standup meetings, review performance, safety, and priorities with Leads and the team.
• Monitor output and labor efficiency; re-plan resources to recover misses and ensure schedule adherence.
• Ensure equipment, tooling, and work instructions are available to support the plan; escalate as needed.
• Maintain safety performance, ensure OSHA/EHS compliance, and lead toolbox talks.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing expertise

CNC machining

GD&T

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Davis Machine- Machine Shop Supervisor

Pay: $90,000-$115,000

Company Overview

Davis Machine is a precision aerospace manufacturer serving commercial and military customers from our facility in Euless, Texas. Since 1952, we have built a reputation for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction by producing complex machined components and assemblies for some of the world's leading aerospace organizations.

At Davis Machine, our employees are the foundation of our success. We are committed to providing a safe, team-oriented workplace where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and take pride in delivering exceptional products to our customers.

Position Summary

The Operations Supervisor is the first-level manager for the assigned production area and shift, with direct-report responsibility for production operators and Operations Lead(s). The Supervisor owns the daily production commit: planning, staffing, and executing the schedule so that safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) targets are met. The Supervisor is accountable for people management within the team including time-off (PTO) approvals, timekeeping, attendance, staffing and overtime decisions, performance management, and development in partnership with Human Resources.

The Operations Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager and works cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Human Resources. The Supervisor directs the work of Operations Leads, who coordinate daily tasks and training on the floor, and is the escalation point for issues the Leads cannot resolve.

People Management (Direct Reports)

• Directly supervise production operators and Lead(s); establish clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and conduct.
• Manage staffing, PTO, attendance, timekeeping, overtime, and shift coverage to support production requirements and company policy.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, corrective actions, and employee development activities in partnership with Human Resources.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training decisions for the team.
• Develop and mentor Operations Leads; delegate floor-level coordination and training while retaining accountability.
• Address employee concerns promptly, fairly, and confidentially; escalate employee relations matters to HR as appropriate.
• Recognize performance and build engagement, morale, and retention within the team.

Daily Commit and Production Execution

• Own the daily production commit for the assigned area/shift: translate the master schedule into daily/weekly plans, commit to output, and deliver against it.
• Lead tier/standup meetings; review prior-day performance, safety and quality issues, staffing, and today's priorities with Leads and the team.
• Monitor output, labor efficiency, and schedule adherence in real time; re-plan and re-deploy resources to recover misses.
• Ensure equipment, tooling, materials, and work instructions are available to support the plan; escalate shortages.
• Support resolution of machining, tooling, setup, and process issues to maintain schedule adherence and production efficiency.
• Report shift performance, risks, and recovery plans to the Operations Manager; communicate status across shifts.
• Safety and Compliance
• Own safety performance for the team; ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company EHS policies, and PPE requirements.
• Conduct safety observations, toolbox talks, and area audits; correct unsafe conditions and behaviors immediately.

Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated precision manufacturing strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience or demonstrated lead experience with readiness to assume full people-management responsibility.
• 5+ years experience with complex CNC multi-axis machining.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, setups, and production workflow.
• Experience reading and interpreting aerospace engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Knowledge of machining castings, billet materials, and complex aerospace components.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, capacity, and labor planning.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and manufacturing safety practices.
• Proficiency with