CNC Night Shift Production Lead

Fabuwood-Cabinetr; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabuwood is seeking a hands‑on CNC Night Shift Supervisor to lead our production team on the night shift. You will oversee safety, quality, downtime, and the handoff to the next shift, ensuring the nightly plan is executed with excellence.

The ideal candidate will actively manage on‑floor activities, assign operators, monitor progress, and respond quickly to issues while developing staff and maintaining a safe, organized work environment.

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.
• Monitor CNC machine performance and respond quickly to equipment issues.
• Coordinate with Maintenance when repairs or technical assistance are required.
• Track machine downtime and support efforts to restore production safely and efficiently.
• Identify recurring equipment or process issues and elevate them to the appropriate department.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing knowledge

CNC/Woodworking

Safety leadership

Team development

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Fabuwood is seeking a hands‑on CNC Night Shift Supervisor to lead our production team on the night shift. You will oversee safety, quality, downtime, and the handoff to the next shift, ensuring the nightly plan is executed with excellence.

The ideal candidate will actively manage on‑floor activities, assign operators, monitor progress, and respond quickly to issues while developing staff and maintaining a safe, organized work environment.