CNC Shop Lead: Milling, Turning & Process Improvement

VDL Industries Gainesville; Flowery Branch (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL Industries Gainesville in Flowery Branch, GA is seeking a CNC Machining Supervisor to direct milling, turning, and secondary operations. You will lead machinists, coordinate schedules, ensure drawings and quality requirements are met, and drive continuous improvement in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

The role requires 5+ years of CNC leadership, experience with DMG Mori, Siemens or Fanuc controls, and proficiency in GD&T and ERP/MRP systems. A relevant associate degree is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Precision Machining or related field.
• 5+ years CNC milling and turning experience (3-axis, 5-axis).
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervision in CNC environments.
• Experience with reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and inspection requirements.
• Production scheduling and capacity planning experience.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems experience preferred.
• ERP/MRP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CNC milling, turning, and secondary machining operations.
• Coordinate machine loading, scheduling, and labor allocation to maximize equipment utilization.
• Ensure production activities comply with drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Monitor machine performance, setup reduction efforts, and production efficiencies.
• Support tooling management and preventive maintenance activities.
• Review production performance and implement actions to reduce scrap and rework.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering regarding process improvements and capacity planning.
• Support first article inspections and production qualification activities.
• Investigate machining-related quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive machining environment.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's degree in Precision Machining and Manufacturing

Tools

DMG Mori controls

Siemens controls

Fanuc controls

GD&T

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

VDL Industries Gainesville in Flowery Branch, GA is seeking a CNC Machining Supervisor to direct milling, turning, and secondary operations. You will lead machinists, coordinate schedules, ensure drawings and quality requirements are met, and drive continuous improvement in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

The role requires 5+ years of CNC leadership, experience with DMG Mori, Siemens or Fanuc controls, and proficiency in GD&T and ERP/MRP systems. A relevant associate degree is required.