Plant Supervisor - Machining Operations

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

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Plant Supervisor – CNC Manufacturing in Grand Rapids, MI to lead CNC machining operations and a shop-floor team. The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years hands-on CNC experience with Swiss-style machines and 1–2+ years in a supervisory role, preferably in aerospace or medical manufacturing, and a solid ability to read drawings and manage production flow.

Qualifications

• 3+ years 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 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-style CNC

Leadership

Aerospace manufacturing

Medical manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Quality & safety

Production flow

Job description

Plant Supervisor – CNC Manufacturing

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

• 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.

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]