CNC Production Supervisor

G.Z.Q.S.O.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace industry is seeking a CNC Supervisor with leadership experience in CNC facilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong machining skills, team-building abilities, and a solid understanding of Lean practices. This role offers growth potential and the opportunity to shape a dynamic team in a challenging environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401k Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in a CNC environment required.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Familiarity with union dynamics and machining expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads cross-functional teams to achieve performance goals.
• Manages CNC operations, ensuring production goals and quality standards.
• Motivates and oversees team members while tracking performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Problem-solving

Interpersonal Skills

Machining Techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical schooling preferred

Tools

SAP

ADP E-time

Job description

Before You Apply : Please ONLY apply if you have Leadership experience as a CNC Supervisor.

Please note that this position requires leadership experience in a CNC facility (Aerospace Industry) . We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated the ability to manage and lead teams within a CNC environment. You must have experience overseeing CNC operations, ensuring production goals are met, and maintaining high-quality standards in a machining setting.

If you have this specific background and are ready to take on a leadership role in a CNC environment, we would love to hear from you.

Work Schedule :

• 1st Shift : 6 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and leads a cross-functional / departmental team to address day-to-day operational issues and reach short and long-term performance goals
• Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for UAW hourly personnel
• Motivates team members to achieve plan goals by maintaining a regular presence on the shop floor
• Utilizes continuous improvement, visual daily management, and the corrective action process to drive sustainable improvements in manufacturing
• Manages employee relations issues and communicates with the union
• Communicates and follows through with Operations Managers , Value Stream Managers , and Human Resources Manager
• Sets, tracks, and achieves performance standards regarding safety, productivity, and quality
• Manages key performance indicators and helps set stretch targets for the team
• Reviews time cards using ADP E-time for accurate reporting
• Manages assigned work and utilizes SAP to look up work order statuses
• Must have experience with MRP systems

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; college or technical schooling preferred
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing
• Union experience and the ability to handle union contractual matters
• Demonstrated ability to de-escalate conflict in a union environment
• Strong understanding of machining techniques and blueprint reading
• Team-building and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be accountable for themselves and others
• Experience with timekeeping for an hourly workforce with overtime capabilities
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) . Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, or other U.S. Persons.

Physical Demand and Work Environment (Approximate) :

• 60% Shop Floor Presence in a temperature-controlled machine shop
• 45% Desk work (i.e., KPIs, email, Teams meetings, timesheet reconciliation, etc.)

Additional requirements include :

• Machining experience
• Experience working with unions
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Proven tenure in previous roles, demonstrating stability and commitment

Ideal Candidate :

• Strong leadership experience in a CNC environment with machining expertise
• Comfortable managing 10-15 direct reports (UAW operators)
• Results-oriented leadership : data-driven, hands-on, problem solver
• Familiarity with SAP for work order tracking and ADP E-time for time card review
• Ability to implement Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• MRP experience is required
• Aerospace experience is a plus

Growth Potential :

This position is hiring with succession planning in mind. We are looking for someone to grow within the company and advance their career.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance