Precision CNC Production Supervisor

Preferred Partner Search; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (96 hours)

Holidays and anniversary day

Health, dental, and vision

Life insurance

AD&D and EAP

Disability (short/long term)

Parental leave

Teladoc services

401(k) match

Job summary

Preferred Partner Search is seeking a hands-on production leader to run first-shift machining operations for a large, multi-machine CNC environment in Saint Peters, MO. You will own safety, quality, productivity, staffing, and machine utilization while driving cross-functional improvements across tooling, processes and workflow.

The role requires 10+ years in CNC machining with 5–10 years leading teams, deep blueprint reading, GD&T, and ability to interpret CMM data to guide decisions.

Qualifications

• Lean leadership and hands-on supervision.
• Strong CNC machining knowledge, GD&T and inspection.
• Ability to interpret CMM data for decisions.
• Training and coaching machinists and leads.
• ERP/MRP systems usage and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Run first-shift machining operations for 15–20 staff and leads.
• Own safety, quality, productivity, staffing and machine utilization.
• Implement equipment, tooling and workflow improvements to remove bottlenecks.
• Maintain 6S, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop labor forecasts, productivity metrics and cost reports.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to refine SOPs and production procedures.

Job description

Are you the hands-on production leader we’re looking for?If you can answer “yes” to these questions, we’d love to talk.Experience & technical prowessDo you bring about 10 years of CNC machining experience and 5–10 years leading teams?Have you led a sizable CNC operation (not just a small shop) with multiple machines and employees?Are you fluent in advanced blueprint reading and GD&T (tolerances, datums, geometric controls, and inspection outcomes)?Can you troubleshoot across equipment, tooling, setups, machine capability, and processes?Can you interpret CMM output and turn data into sound production and quality decisions?Are you adept with micrometers, calipers, and precision instruments—and able to train others?Can you evaluate equipment and process capability to ensure parts meet spec?Leadership & collaborationHave you hired, trained, coached, and developed machinists and floor leads—using progressive discipline when needed?Do you work effectively with Quality, CNC Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, machinists, and tooling/equipment vendors?Can you keep calm and professional during challenging conversations while holding teams accountable?What you’ll be responsible forRunning first-shift machining operations for approximately 15–20 employees, including about 3–5 leads/co-leads.Owning safety, quality, productivity, staffing levels, machine utilization, and department performance.Implementing improvements across equipment, tooling, processes, staffing, and workflow to remove bottlenecks.Maintaining 6S and advancing Lean and continuous-improvement efforts.Driving cross-training to expand flexibility and coverage.Building labor forecasts, productivity measures, cost reports, and staffing plans.Partnering with Manufacturing Engineering to create and refine SOPs and production procedures.Managing budgets and coordinating shared resources.Supporting AS9100 and all safety, environmental, customer-quality, and audit requirements.Preferred backgroundAerospace or other high-complexity precision machining exposure.Lathe expertise—especially on Mazak Integrex or similar multi-task machines.Technical or trade-school education; technical foundation plus business education welcome.OSHA 10/30 or equivalent EHS team participation.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using ERP/MRP systems.Leadership expectationsCoach, mentor, and prepare machinists, leads, and co-leads for the next step.Identify root causes of performance gaps and remove obstacles to success.Model adaptability in a hands-on, privately held, fast-growing manufacturing environment.Champion change, Lean, 6S, continuous improvement, and innovation.Where you’ll workApproximately 65 CNC machines at our St. Peters facility; around 90 machines company-wide.Occasional coordination with another site for part transfers, capabilities, and process alignment.Very little travel; minimal to no customer-facing responsibilities.Compensation & perks96 hours of PTO in year one, accruing from day one.Nine paid holidays plus a paid anniversary day.Health, dental, and vision insurance.Voluntary life and basic life insurance.AD&D and EAP.Short-term and long-term disability.Parental leave.Teladoc services.401(k) match: 100% on the first 3% you contribute and 50% on the next 2%.