CNC Supervisor

Wakefield Thermal; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Thermal, Inc. in Nashua, NH is seeking an experienced CNC Supervisor to oversee daily machining and fabrication operations, lead production teams, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards.

The role requires strong analytical, training, and communication skills, with 3–5 years in manufacturing and proficiency with measurement tools. You will coordinate schedules, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Business.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and dial indicators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing productivity and quality trends, and develop plans to improve performance.
• Authorize adjustments to set-ups to maintain accurate production.
• Coordinate training of new employees and ensure their advancement.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and motivate the team.
• Maintain effective communication between shifts and inform the Director of Manufacturing of issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Job description

Note: This job description provides an outline of the essential functions and qualifications necessary for this position. It is not all-inclusive and duties may change, be added or deleted according to business need.

Summary

Results-driven CNC Supervisor with extensive experience in overseeing daily CNC machining and fabrication operations, supervising production teams, and ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in analyzing productivity and quality trends, developing plans and procedures to improve performance.
• Authorizes necessary adjustments to set-ups during course of operations to maintain accurate production.
• Responsible for coordinating the training of new employees and takes responsibility for their advancement.
• Responsible for stimulating team-based quality and productivity improvement activities and supporting the basis for continuous improvement.
• Implements measures to motivate employees and improve morale.
• Responsible for keeping the Director of Manufacturing informed of activities and/or problems and maintaining effective communication between shifts.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws, including: interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Determines manpower requirements, resolves scheduling and capacity issues.
• Works with production scheduling to maintain an adequate work for material flow.
• Sets work schedule and determines overtime requirements for work force.
• Responsible for cleanliness of his/her own work area and the general housekeeping of the Company.
• Reports any unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Possess good written/oral communications skills, as well as the ability to present his/her views in a clear and compelling manner. Able to deal effectively with broad range of personalities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem analysis and problem solving skills.
• The ability to use micrometers, calipers, height gauges and dial indicators.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
• Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate machine controls, tools, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and components weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required to load, unload, and inspect parts and equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
• Ability to visually inspect parts, read blueprints, technical drawings, work instructions, gauges, and measuring devices.
• Ability to distinguish colors, dimensions, and surface defects when performing quality inspections.
• Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment in a fast-paced production setting while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other equipment as required.
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to machine noise, metal chips, cutting fluids, lubricants, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled shifts, including overtime as required.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment.
• Frequent interaction with machine tools, raw materials, and finished products.
• Compliance with all company safety policies, housekeeping requirements, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention practices.
• Required use of appropriate PPE and adherence to all safety procedures.

Essential Functions Disclaimer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.