Plant Supervisor - Machining Operations

MOHR Talent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & 401K

Paid holidays

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader with a strong CNC machining background to oversee daily production, lead the shop floor team, and drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in Grand Rapids, MI.

This role is ideal for hands‑on CNC machining professionals who have progressed into lead, supervisor, or management roles, with emphasis on Swiss‑style CNC machining and tight tolerances. Aerospace/medical manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on CNC machining experience.
• Experience with Swiss‑style CNC machines.
• 1–2+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in aerospace and/or medical manufacturing.
• Strong background in precision and tight‑tolerance machining.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of shop‑floor operations, quality, safety, and production flow.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage CNC machinists, operators, and production employees.
• Set daily production priorities and keep work on schedule.
• Monitor productivity, quality, downtime, and on‑time delivery.
• Work closely with quality, maintenance, engineering, and management to resolve production issues.
• Drive 5S, safety, training, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Coach employees, address performance issues, and support team development.
• Help minimize scrap, rework, downtime, and production delays.
• Ensure equipment, tooling, materials, and manpower are aligned with production needs.

Skills

CNC machining

Swiss CNC

leadership

blueprint reading

quality control

production scheduling

Job description

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Salary: Competitive + Benefits & 401K, paid holidays

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

We are looking for an experienced manufacturing leader with a strong CNC machining background to oversee daily production, lead the shop floor team, and help drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

This role is best suited for someone who has worked hands‑on in CNC machining and has moved into a lead, supervisor, or management role. Experience with Swiss‑style CNC machining is especially important.

Responsibilities

Plant Supervisor – CNC Manufacturing

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Salary: Competitive + Benefits & 401K, paid holidays

Job Type: Full‑Time | Direct Hire

• Lead and manage CNC machinists, operators, and production employees.
• Set daily production priorities and keep work on schedule.
• Monitor productivity, quality, downtime, and on‑time delivery.
• Work closely with quality, maintenance, engineering, and management to resolve production issues.
• Drive 5S, safety, training, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Coach employees, address performance issues, and support team development.
• Help minimize scrap, rework, downtime, and production delays.
• Ensure equipment, tooling, materials, and manpower are aligned with production needs.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of hands‑on CNC machining experience.
• Experience with Swiss‑style CNC machines.
• 1–2+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in aerospace and/or medical manufacturing.
• Strong background in precision and tight‑tolerance machining.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of shop‑floor operations, quality, safety, and production flow.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Strong Plus

• AS9100 or ISO 13485 experience
• Lean manufacturing / 5S
• Production scheduling
• Root cause / corrective action
• CNC setup or programming experience
• KPI and performance tracking

This is a great opportunity for a CNC Supervisor, Machining Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Lead Machinist, or Machine Shop Manager who wants to take on broader leadership responsibility.

Compensation: $70,000–$95,000+, depending on experience.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

MOHR Talent is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]