Aerospace CNC Shift Lead: Quality & Throughput

Coastal Machine & Supply, Inc.; Carencro (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IRA match

PTO

Weekend premium

Shift pay

Job summary

Coastal Machine & Supply, Inc. seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead CNC turning and milling cells, owning on-time delivery, safety, and quality compliance for aerospace/defense programs.

You will supervise Cell Leads, coach operators, and work with scheduling to maximize uptime while driving continuous improvement and 5S standards. This hands-on leadership role requires a track record of throughput gains and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on CNC machining experience in turning and/or milling
• 2+ years in a lead/supervisory role with people responsibility
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions
• Working knowledge of AS9100, API Q1, or ISO 9001 in a production setting
• Proficient with ERP/MES systems for job tracking, scheduling, and documentation (ProShop a plus)
• Strong written and verbal communication across operator, lead, and management levels
• Track record of driving OTD, quality, and efficiency metrics on a shift

Responsibilities

• Own shift OTD performance and hold cell leads accountable to output targets
• Review production schedules and identify capacity gaps before they impact throughput
• Monitor Datanomix utilization data and document corrective actions
• Coordinate job sequencing with scheduling to maximize machine uptime
• Ensure all jobs are properly set up, documented in ProShop, and traveler‑compliant before cutting begins
• Enforce AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001 compliance on every job
• Oversee FAI requirements and NCRs, initiate CAPA where required
• Lead safety, 5S, and housekeeping across all cells
• Directly supervise Cell Leads and provide real‑time coaching
• Conduct daily shift startup meetings and maintain shift reports and flags

Skills

CNC machining

Leadership

GD&T

Tools

ProShop

ERP/MES

Job description

Coastal Machine & Supply, Inc. seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead CNC turning and milling cells, owning on-time delivery, safety, and quality compliance for aerospace/defense programs.

You will supervise Cell Leads, coach operators, and work with scheduling to maximize uptime while driving continuous improvement and 5S standards. This hands-on leadership role requires a track record of throughput gains and strong communication.