CNC Router Department Supervisor

Job description

SeaSucker is seeking an experienced, hands-on CNC Router Supervisor to lead our CNC routing department in Bradenton, Florida. This position is responsible for coordinating daily production, supervising and developing team members, maintaining product quality and ensuring parts move efficiently from raw material through routing, secondary operations and delivery to assembly or inventory.

The ideal candidate combines strong production leadership with practical manufacturing experience. This person should be comfortable working on the shop floor, solving problems and holding the team accountable while building a positive, organized and safety-focused work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily activities of CNC router operators, material handlers and employees performing secondary operations.
• Create and communicate daily production priorities based on work orders, inventory requirements and the needs of downstream assembly teams.
• Assign employees to CNC routers and secondary operations, including roundovers, cross-drilling, countersinking, deburring and component assembly.
• Monitor work throughout the day and make staffing or scheduling adjustments to keep priority jobs moving.
• Ensure raw materials, approved programs, tooling, drawings and work instructions are available before production begins.
• Coordinate the movement of material and work-in-process through routing, secondary operations, inspection and final storage.
• Verify that production quantities, scrap and material movements are accurately recorded in NetSuite.
• Reconcile physical inventory and work-in-process against system records and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure completed parts are counted, labeled and delivered to the correct assembly or inventory location.
• Establish clear quality expectations and ensure operators follow required first-piece and in-process inspection procedures.
• Confirm that parts meet drawings, tolerances and workmanship standards before being released to the next operation.
• Respond to nonconforming products, identify potential causes and coordinate appropriate containment and corrective actions.
• Track and address scrap, rework, production delays and recurring quality problems.
• Work with CNC programming personnel to resolve program, tooling, setup and machining issues.
• Support new-product introductions, test runs and continuous improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, material utilization, department layout and production flow.
• Ensure CNC routers, drill presses, vacuum pumps, dust collectors and related equipment are operated safely and properly.
• Coordinate routine preventive maintenance and promptly report equipment concerns.
• Maintain department organization, cleanliness and 5S standards.
• Train and cross-train employees on equipment operation, quality checks, inventory transactions and secondary processes.
• Maintain a department skills matrix and identify employee training needs.
• Provide regular coaching, feedback and performance accountability.
• Conduct brief daily production meetings covering safety, quality, schedule priorities and current problems.
• Track and report department performance using measures such as schedule attainment, first-pass yield, scrap, rework, inventory accuracy and on-time delivery to assembly.
• Enforce OSHA requirements and SeaSucker’s safety policies and work practices.
• Partner with the Plant Manager and other department supervisors to resolve constraints and meet company production goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direction and support to CNC router department employees.
• Set clear expectations for safety, attendance, quality, productivity and adherence to procedures.
• Train, coach and evaluate team members.
• Address performance or conduct concerns promptly and consistently.
• Build cross-trained coverage for essential department responsibilities.
• Promote teamwork, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CNC routers, CNC machining, fabrication or a related production process.
• Working knowledge of secondary operations such as drilling, routing, countersinking, deburring and assembly.
• Ability to read production drawings and understand dimensions, tolerances and quality requirements.
• Experience using calipers, gauges and other basic measuring tools.
• Experience with ERP or electronic inventory systems; NetSuite experience is preferred.
• Strong production-planning, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance daily output requirements with safety, quality and inventory accuracy.
• Experience training employees and providing constructive performance feedback.
• Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor and assisting with technical or production issues when necessary.
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to maintain accurate production records.
• Lean manufacturing, 5S or continuous-improvement experience is helpful.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership position performed primarily in an air-conditioned production facility. The role requires regular time on the shop floor, frequent interaction with machinery and employees, and the ability to move throughout the department to monitor production and resolve issues.

SeaSucker offers an upbeat, team-oriented work environment. Benefits include paid time off and a company contribution toward health insurance.

Benefits:

• Pay rate $25-30/hr depending on prior experience and skill level.
• 11 Days Paid Vacation and 3 Days Paid Sick/Personal Leave (eligible after 60 days).
• Health, dental, and eye insurance available. Employer contributes 50 percent of employee monthly premium for health insurance (eligible after 60 days).
• 401k program available (no company match).
• Air conditioned shop.
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Describe your experience with CNC routers, CNC machining centers or similar automated manufacturing equipment. Include how you managed production flow, quality inspections and daily priorities.
• Describe your experience with continuous-improvement systems such as Lean manufacturing, TPS, 5S, Kanban, single-piece flow, SQDC, visual management or standard work.
• Do you have any experience with programming? If so, describe. (Please list if you have direct experience with Vcarve/Aspire.)

Experience:

• managing a team of 5 or more operators: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30