CNC Programming Lead: Drive Efficiency & Quality

Ryerson; Town of Excelsior (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson in the United States is seeking a CNC Supervisor to lead the Programming team and drive manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate production information reaches the shop floor on time. This hands-on leadership role offers opportunities to influence efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will manage CAD/CAM design, training, and KPI-based performance, collaborate with Sales and Production to translate orders into actionable instructions, and mentor team members while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in Programming and Production.
• Extensive CAD/CAM design experience for production-ready materials.
• Experience working directly with customers and building relations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong communication and problem-solving to translate requirements into production instructions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver floor operator instructions with Sales and Production.
• Verify notes from sales orders and production details are transferred to teams.
• Meet quality and deadlines for shop floor work.
• Manage Programming team—hiring, disciplining, KPIs, performance.
• Attend meetings to support Programming and strategic programs.
• Provide training on Programming CAD tools and machine capabilities.
• Maintain data storage and retention policies for customers' technical information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field

Tools

CAD/CAM design

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ryerson in the United States is seeking a CNC Supervisor to lead the Programming team and drive manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate production information reaches the shop floor on time. This hands-on leadership role offers opportunities to influence efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will manage CAD/CAM design, training, and KPI-based performance, collaborate with Sales and Production to translate orders into actionable instructions, and mentor team members while