CNC Night Shift Lead - Drive Quality & Throughput

Fabuwood; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabuwood in Newark, NJ is seeking a hands-on CNC Night Shift Supervisor to lead our production team. This role focuses on safely executing the nightly production plan, maintaining product quality, reducing downtime, and developing employees.

You will be a visible floor leader who tracks every machine and operator, responds quickly to safety, quality, material, staffing, and equipment issues, and owns the shift's overall performance.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CNC machining, woodworking, cabinetry, or related production experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of production workflow, machine operation, quality control, and workplace safety.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain actively engaged on the production floor throughout the shift.
• Basic computer skills and experience completing production reports.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the CNC team and equipment before the start of production.
• Conduct a focused pre-shift stand-up meeting to communicate safety expectations, production priorities, staffing assignments, and potential concerns.
• Assign operators to machines based on production needs, employee skills, and workload.
• Monitor production progress throughout the night and ensure established goals are achieved.
• Maintain awareness of what each machine and operator is working on.
• Follow the CNC Night Shift Leader Standard Work during every shift.
• Complete an accurate and detailed handoff to the incoming shift.

Skills

CNC machining

Shift supervision

Quality control

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Job description

Fabuwood in Newark, NJ is seeking a hands-on CNC Night Shift Supervisor to lead our production team. This role focuses on safely executing the nightly production plan, maintaining product quality, reducing downtime, and developing employees.

You will be a visible floor leader who tracks every machine and operator, responds quickly to safety, quality, material, staffing, and equipment issues, and owns the shift's overall performance.