What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Supervisor position at Calyxis Global Solutions?
Title: CNC Supervisor
Location: Meriden, CT
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Type: Full time permanent
The CNC Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the CNC machining department, ensuring the production of high-precision aerospace components that meet quality, safety, and delivery requirements. This role is responsible for leading machinists and operators, optimizing production efficiency, maintaining compliance with aerospace standards, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of CNC machinists, operators, and setup technicians.
- Assign work based on production schedules, machine capacity, and employee skill levels.
- Ensure all aerospace components meet engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Monitor machine performance, production output, and quality metrics to achieve productivity goals.
- Verify proper setup of CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining centers.
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning departments to resolve production challenges.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100, customer specifications, and internal procedures.
- Conduct first-piece inspections and ensure in-process inspections are completed.
- Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate CNC machinists and operators.
- Perform employee performance reviews, coaching, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Monitor tooling inventory and coordinate preventive maintenance schedules.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, scrap reduction, and cycle time improvements.
- Support lean manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and waste reduction activities.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
- 5–10 years of CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
- 2–5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of CNC milling, turning, and multi-axis machining.
- Ability to interpret GD&T, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and CMMs.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of G-code and CNC programming.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software (Mastercam, NX, GibbsCAM, etc.).
- Familiarity with aerospace materials including titanium, Inconel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
- Understanding of SPC, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Actions.
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
- Ability to manage KPIs and production metrics.
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing is preferred.