The CNC Supervisor oversees daily production activities and resources within the assigned manufacturing cell, including CNC machining and finishing operations. This role is responsible for meeting production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery of quality machined parts, maximizing labor and equipment efficiency, and maintaining safe and organized working conditions. The CNC Supervisor drives daily management activities, monitors operational performance, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and workflow. This position also provides direct supervision, coaching, and development for employees while promoting teamwork, accountability, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
C/A Design, Inc. is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico's businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. C/A Design is an Innovator and leader in the Brazing industry providing custom engineered cooling solutions while leveraging decades of cutting edge, industry leading, brazing experience. Our customers rely on us to deliver the complex parts they create. Protecting the Warfighter is our mission. Our new 120k sf state of the art facility in Exeter New Hampshire is fully operational and will raise the bar in high precision manufacturing - come and join us!
The CNC Supervisor oversees daily production activities and resources within the assigned manufacturing cell, including CNC machining and finishing operations. This role is responsible for meeting production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery of quality machined parts, maximizing labor and equipment efficiency, and maintaining safe and organized working conditions.
The CNC Supervisor drives daily management activities, monitors operational performance, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and workflow. This position also provides direct supervision, coaching, and development for employees while promoting teamwork, accountability, and adherence to company policies and procedures. The ideal candidate has progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a lean manufacturing environment, preferably within the aerospace and defense industry, and demonstrates a commitment to honesty, integrity, and good corporate citizenship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Strives towards a culture of proactive safety.
- As a leader, build a culture of integrity and openness. Exemplify the highest standard of conduct and ethical behavior.
- Oversee daily machining and finishing operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
- Coordinate production priorities, staffing, overtime, and material flow with Planning and support teams.
- Monitor job status, delivery commitments, labor efficiency, and machine utilization.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, manufacturing, and 5S standards.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve production and equipment issues.
- Lead daily management meetings and track key performance metrics.
- Drive Lean initiatives, problem-solving, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
- Supervise, coach, and develop CNC machinists, finishing technicians, and other assigned employees.
- Manage payroll approvals, employee time off, performance goals, and annual evaluations.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, employee engagement, and company values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements- Minimum of 5 years of progressive manufacturing and/or engineering leadership experience.
- Previous supervisory experience with direct reports required.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical field or business administration preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, delegate work, and improve production performance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with an ERP/MRP system, such as Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP, Infor, or JobBOSS, highly desired.
- Knowledge of CNC machinery and programming is a plus.
- Understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 is highly desired.
- Experience with AS9100 aerospace and defense manufacturing is highly desired.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and employee development.
WHAT WE OFFER:- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Additional 40 hours of Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Competitive 401(k) plan with emp