CNC Production Supervisor

Emerson; Ash Flat (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Paid parental leave

Vacation

Holiday benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of hourly workers in a CNC-focused manufacturing environment. You will direct daily activities, drive safety, coach employees, and implement lean improvements to boost throughput and quality.

You will collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing to align production with customer delivery and cost goals, while upholding Emerson’s values of integrity, collaboration, and inclusion. Experience in CNC settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and manufacturing experience required.
• Hands-on CNC machining experience with understanding of machine operations, setup processes, tooling, and workflows.
• Proven ability to lead and support direct reports in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to creating and maintaining a safe workplace.
• Experience motivating, coaching, and developing employees for team success.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States—sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of hourly employees.
• Administer policies and promote an inclusive workplace.
• Communicate daily production priorities and performance expectations.
• Coordinate production scheduling and capacity planning.
• Champion a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Drive lean initiatives and root-cause analyses to reduce waste.
• Partner with maintenance and manufacturing to identify equipment needs and improvements.

Skills

CNC machining

Team leadership

Problem solving

Safety culture

Communication

Lean principles

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

As a Production Supervisor, you will play a key role in leading and supporting a production team while fostering a safe, collaborative, and high-performing work environment. This position is responsible for providing daily direction to the production workforce, driving employee engagement, coordinating production activities, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. You will help ensure customer expectations are met while promoting Emerson’s values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of hourly employees by fostering engagement, recognizing contributions, encouraging open communication, and supporting accountability and performance growth.

• Consistently and fairly administer company policies, procedures, and employee relations practices while promoting a respectful and inclusive workplace.

• Communicate daily production priorities, operational updates, and performance expectations to ensure alignment across the team.

• Coordinate production scheduling and capacity planning to support customer delivery requirements and operational objectives.

• Champion a strong safety culture by encouraging employee involvement, promoting safe work practices, and supporting continuous safety improvements.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through the application of lean principles, root cause analysis, and corrective actions that reduce waste and improve operational performance.

• Partner with maintenance and manufacturing teams to identify equipment needs and recommend improvements that enhance safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and cost performance.

Who You Are:

You provide direct and actionable feedback. You push yourself and help others achieve results. You effectively communicate in a variety of settings, including one-on-one conversations and group discussions with individuals at different levels and with diverse perspectives. You build trust through open communication, encourage collaboration, and support a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Associate degree and at least one year of manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Hands‑on experience working in a CNC machining environment, with a strong understanding of CNC machine operations, setup processes, tooling, machining principles, and production workflows.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and support direct reports in a fast‑paced operations or manufacturing environment.

• Commitment to creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

• Experience motivating, coaching, and developing employees to achieve individual and team success.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, with JD Edwards (JDE) experience preferred.

• Three or more years of manufacturing experience in a professional or leadership capacity.

• Lean manufacturing experience, including Lean Champion certification or similar continuous improvement training.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and strive to provide competitive benefits that support your physical, mental, financial, and social needs. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and additional resources designed to support your personal and professional success. We also offer flexible time off programs, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday benefits.

WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.