CNC Supervisor

Wakefield Thermal Solutions; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Thermal Solutions in Nashua, NH seeks a results-driven CNC Supervisor to oversee daily machining and fabrication operations, supervise production teams, and maintain high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, a Bachelor’s in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Business, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; training coordination and process improvements are also included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communications; able to present ideas clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with micrometers, calipers, height gauges and dial indicators.

Responsibilities

• Analyze productivity and quality trends; help improve performance.
• Authorize set-up adjustments to maintain accurate production.
• Coordinate training of new employees and advance their growth.
• Promote team-based quality and productivity improvements.
• Motivate employees and boost morale through measures and programs.
• Keep Director of Manufacturing informed and ensure cross-shift communication.
• Oversee interviewing, hiring, training, and performance appraisal.
• Determine manpower needs and resolve scheduling/capacity issues.
• Work with production scheduling to ensure material flow.
• Set work schedules and determine overtime needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of work area.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC supervision

Team leadership

Quality control

Production scheduling

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Engineering/Business Administration

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.

E/O/V

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.