CNC Machining Cell Supervisor — Precision Metalcutting

Role Overview

Picture your morning on our shop floor in Wheeling, IL: you review the production plan, walk the CNC cells with your machinists, setup technicians, and machine operators, and confirm machines are dialed in for first-piece approval. You sequence work to hit deadlines, rebalance workloads, and watch live metrics on utilization and throughput. Throughout the day, you coach teammates, reinforce safety, and protect quality while keeping the schedule on track.

As the CNC Machining Cell Supervisor, you’ll lead a precision-focused department that turns tight-tolerance requirements into repeatable, efficient outcomes. You’ll be the point person for daily execution—coordinating schedules, guiding people, and translating goals into shop-floor results.

What You’ll Tackle Day-to-Day

• Oversee daily operations across CNC machining cells—machinists, setup techs, and machine operators—in a precision machining environment.
• Coordinate and sequence production schedules, assign work, and drive on-time delivery.
• Monitor productivity, machine utilization, workflow, WIP, and overall departmental performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members; foster accountability, communication, and teamwork.
• Support onboarding and training, participate in performance evaluations, and champion continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate KPIs and status to management.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are consistently met on every shift.

What You Bring

• Supervisory/lead experience in manufacturing or production, ideally in a precision machining setting.
• Background in metal manufacturing, CNC machining, or precision machining preferred.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, and shop-floor operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, prioritize resources, and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with CNC milling and turning, machining setups, or blueprint reading is a plus.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other precision industries is advantageous.

Location: Wheeling, IL