CNC Manufacturing Supervisor

The Nycor Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Profit sharing

Job summary

The Nycor Group is assisting a client near Plymouth, MN, in hiring a CNC Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a skilled CNC team and drive process improvements. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost targets while coordinating cross‑functional efforts to meet delivery goals.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in CNC environments with 3+ years in supervision, strong programming and tooling knowledge, and a proven track record of kaizen and 6S practices. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or CNC manufacturing/tool making, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in a CNC manufacturing environment with progression.
• 3+ years of supervision leading a CNC team or department.
• Strong knowledge of CNC technology, tooling, programming, 6S, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily CNC-manufacturing operations focusing on time, cost, and quality.
• Mentor and lead CNC staff; provide regular performance feedback.
• Interview candidates, perform reviews, and address performance issues.
• Ensure safety compliance and drive hazard mitigation with cross-functional partners.
• Maintain product conformance and drive continuous improvement and KPIs.
• Plan production orders, manage capacity and scheduling, and control inventory data.
• Support automation initiatives and participate in NPD projects with DFM input.

Skills

CNC leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor's in manufacturing engineering or CNC tooling

Tools

SAP/ERP

CAD/CAM

MS Office

Programming

Job description

Our client located near the Plymouth Minnesota area is looking to add a CNC Manufacturing Supervisor to the team due to growth. For immediate consideration, more information, let's see if we can get that interview to check it out firsthand and see if this could be a great fit for all parties. Excellent benefits package, competitive pay + Profit sharing.

Provides direct supervision, coordination, and support to meet operational objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost for assigned portion(s) of value stream. Encourage and help drive culture of continuous improvement throughout assigned portion (s) of value stream.

Continuously develops and improves processes and manufacturing technologies in the CNC and machining area. Collaborates interdepartmentally in the development of new products to achieve a cost-effecting, design for manufacturability orientated solutions. Leads and develops employees to achieve department goals. Considers and improves the safety of personnel, equipment, and facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and directs the daily business regarding time, cost, and quality within CNC-Manufacturing
• Provides guidance, mentoring and leadership to new and existing staff within the department of CNC-Manufacturing. Provides regular feedback verbally or in written form.
• Confidentially handles usual, unusual, or difficult inquiries or situations, or may direct to the appropriate individual as needed. Interview candidates, recommend candidate selection, complete performance reviews, and address performance improvement issues as required.
• Accountable compliance with all safety rules and regulations and prompt corrective action concerning safety hazards. Coach team to identify hazards and partner with cross-functional team to remove hazards and maintain compliance. Model safe behaviors.
• Maintains the highest levels of product conformance to specifications by assuring standard work is followed and equipment is operating per specifications. Supports cross-functional team efforts to assess performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitates and supports daily Tier process to drive assigned areas to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets.
• Responsible for operational processing of the assigned goods, from order receipt to dispatch. Planning and control of production orders, considering capacity utilization, deadlines, and processing time
• Responsible for the stock levels and master data of the assigned goods, as well as starting and editing FIS workflows in SAP
• Recommends and procures various operating resources, consumables, services, equipment, tools and fixturing from outside vendors.
• Develops, implements, and tracks metrics and KPI’s for the CNC manufacturing department to align and support company strategic directions.
• Ensures Vertical Integration efforts locally, while collaborating interdepartmentally with design, procurement, and manufacturing engineering groups.
• Actively supports Wagner continuous improvement efforts, develop SOP for department, research and bring best industry practices. Deeply engaged in kaizen & 6S, problem solving methodologies, and daily improvements.
• Supports automation initiatives within the CNC manufacturing departments.
• Participates in NPD project from initiation to provide DFM expertise and drive solutions oriented towards design for cost-effective production.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Relationship To Others:

• Provide direct supervision and work directions for 5-10 employees.
• Responsibility for the daily output of the Manufacturing department
• Collaboration with quality, planning, procurement, and maintenance departments to fulfill production schedule.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or CNC manufacturing/tool making degree or equivalent years of work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of progressive work experience within a CNC manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of supervision leading a CNC environment.
• Strong working knowledge of CNC Manufacturing Technology, tooling, programming, 6S, and continuous improvement.

Skills/Abilities:

• Experience leading CNC manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge in SAP/ERP
• Professional experience in CNC manufacturing and automation.
• Experience in new product development and design for manufacturing.
• MS Office, SAP, CAD/CAM experience.
• Experience in costing, quoting, and sourcing.
• Strong programming, problem solving, analytical, mathematical, mechanical and communication skills.
• Leadership and organizational skills. Ability to lead others to solution driven decisions.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining client service orientation.
• Consistent attendance either onsite or remotely as needed by the business.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations.
• Live our Values of: Open, Cooperative, Accountable, Progressive, and Customer Centric.
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, 6S, and continuous incremental improvement.

Annual base salary $85K to $115K

Visa sponsorship is not authorized for this position now or in the future.

Relocation package is not available for this position.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.