CNC Manufacturing Supervisor

Accelera Staffing; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing in Allentown, PA is seeking a hands-on CNC Manufacturing Supervisor to lead day-to-day production in a heavy industrial setting. You will guide the production team, uphold safety and efficiency protocols, ensure quality output, and meet strict timelines.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in production leadership, with experience in machining or metal processing ( forging/steel a plus ), and a proven ability to drive continuous improvement, resolve floor-level challenges, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of production leadership or manufacturing supervision.
• Experience in machining, metal processing, foundry, forging, or steel industrial settings is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage a team of production workers.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the manufacturing staff to meet daily production goals.
• Oversee material handling, machining, heat treating, and heavy forging activities.
• Optimize productivity and reduce downtime by tracking labor, workflow, and machine performance.
• Coach hourly staff through performance management and clear direction.
• Enforce PPE, safety rules, and OSHA standards to maintain a safe workplace.
• Ensure manufactured items meet customer requirements and quality benchmarks.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Drive process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manage scheduling, attendance, and disciplinary actions per union agreements.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing supervision

Safety compliance

Team coaching

Job description

We are currently looking for a skilled CNC Manufacturing Supervisor to manage day-to-day production tasks within our heavy industrial facility. Your primary focus will be guiding our production team, upholding safety and efficiency protocols, ensuring high-quality output, and adhering to strict production timelines. We are seeking a hands-on leader with a robust background in manufacturing—ideally within metal processing, forging, or steel sectors—who is capable of driving continuous improvement, resolving floor-level challenges, and inspiring team members. This role offers a competitive salary range of 80,000 to 90,000 USD, supplemented by a bonus structure that provides payouts twice per year.

Core Duties

• Direct and coordinate the manufacturing staff to guarantee that all daily production goals are met.
• Manage operational activities related to material handling, machining, heat treating, and heavy forging.
• Optimize productivity and reduce equipment downtime by tracking labor usage, workflow, and machine performance.
• Support the development of hourly staff through active coaching, performance management, and clear direction.
• Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by strictly enforcing PPE usage, company safety rules, and OSHA standards.
• Verify that all manufactured items consistently align with customer requirements and established quality benchmarks.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve production-related obstacles.
• Drive operational efficiency and waste reduction by identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Manage personnel matters such as scheduling, attendance, and disciplinary actions in line with union agreements and company policy.
• Improve shift communication and documentation accuracy by maintaining detailed production logs and updating incoming supervisors.
• Support a clean and organized facility by ensuring proper housekeeping standards are upheld across the shop floor.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of three to five years of experience in production leadership or manufacturing supervision.
• Prior experience within machining, metal processing, foundry, forging, or steel industrial settings is highly desirable.
• Proven capability to effectively manage, inspire, and lead a team of production workers.