Manufacturing Supervisor

Description


Position Title - Manufacturing Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Department - Operations

Reports To - Operations Manager

Shift - 2nd Shift

Position Overview
The Manufacturing Supervisor (2nd Shift) is responsible for leading all CNC machining operations in a high-mix, tight-tolerance contract manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while developing team members and ensuring production goals are met. This individual serves as the primary leader for second-shift personnel and is accountable for overall shift execution and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead all second-shift CNC machining operations including mills, lathes, and multi-axis equipment
• Execute production schedules in coordination with Planning, Engineering, and Operations
• Monitor and drive key performance metrics (OTD, efficiency, utilization, scrap, setup reduction)
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks related to staffing, tooling, materials, and machine capacity
• Ensure proper setup verification, first-piece inspections, and in-process quality checks
• Enforce standardized work and support setup reduction (SMED) initiatives
• Supervise, coach, and develop machinists, setup technicians, and support staff
• Lead shift start-up meetings to communicate safety, priorities, and production goals
• Drive accountability for safety, quality, and productivity across the team
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to ensure ISO compliance and customer requirements are met
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues and nonconformances
• Ensure accurate production documentation and ERP data entry
• Enforce OSHA and company safety standards; lead incident investigations and corrective actions
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and increase machine uptime
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide input on hiring, performance management, promotions, and disciplinary actions

Must Haves
• 5+ years of experience in CNC machining leadership or supervision
• Strong background in high-mix, tight-tolerance machining environments
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams on the shop floor
• Experience managing production schedules and meeting delivery targets (OTD)
• Strong understanding of machining operations (mills, lathes, multi-axis)
• Experience driving performance metrics (efficiency, utilization, scrap, etc.)
• Knowledge of setup verification, in-process inspection, and quality standards
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of OSHA and manufacturing safety regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Nice to Have
• 10+ years of CNC machining or manufacturing leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, or related field
• Prior experience as a Plant Manager or senior operations leader
• Experience with lean manufacturing / continuous improvement (SMED, 5S, etc.)
• Familiarity with ISO quality systems and ERP/MRP systems
• Experience in contract manufacturing or job shop environments

Work Environment / Physical Requirements
• Primarily shop-floor based with office presence on the production floor
• High noise levels from CNC machining operations
• Exposure to moving machinery, tooling, and physical hazards
• Exposure to oils, cutting fluids, dust, and fumes
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs
• Requires strong communication and ability to lead in a production environment