Production supervisor

CNC & Production Supervisor Pay: 32-40/hr DOE (Depends on Experience) Shifts: 9am - 5pm Elevate Your Career with a Industry Leader We are hiring a hands-on CNC Programmer & Production Supervisor to join our team in Kansas City. You will bridge shift communications, program custom jobs, troubleshoot equipment, and supervise machine operators producing custom plastic components. The Role: What You'll Do

• Supervise 11 union shop-floor employees operating 3- and 5-axis CNC machines and vacuum-forming equipment.
• Track hourly piece yields from plastic sheet stock and analyze output variances (machine downtime, material flaws).
• Program, set up, and operate CNC routers using Mastercam.
• Coordinate major machinery repairs.
• Interpret customer drawings/blueprints and model parts using CAD for 2D & 3D solid modeling and prototype development.

What You Bring to the Table

• Expertise: At least 3 years of experience programming/operating 3 & 5 axis machines.
• Software Mastery: Mastercam experience.
• Technical Skill: Ability to draw in CAD and use precision tools (micrometers/calipers).
• Leadership: Prior experience in a supervisory role.
• Education: Completed technical school training or equivalent professional experience.

salary: $67,000 - $80,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Leadership & Floor Supervision

• Directly supervise and mentor 11 union shop-floor employees operating 3- and 5-axis CNC machines and vacuum-forming equipment.
• Track daily yield and production rates (calculating piece counts and run times off plastic sheet inventory)
• Analyze variances in expected vs. actual output, identifying root causes (machine downtime, material flaws, setup delays) and reporting metrics to ownership during daily status meetings.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented shop environment that emphasizes safety, quality, and output.

2. CNC Programming & Prototyping

• Program, set up, and operate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC routers using Mastercam.
• Interpret customer drawings/blueprints and model parts using CAD for 2D & 3D solid modeling and prototype development.
• Determine optimal job setups, tool selection, and cutting strategies for a wide variety of plastic materials, sizes, and colors.

3. Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform basic, hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and minor repairs on CNC routers and vacuum-forming machines to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with the Plant Manager for major equipment repairs or maintenance requests.

Skills

• CNC
• Programming
• Lathes
• Production Control
• CNC Progammer
• Leadership
• Supervisor/Coach
• Managing

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.