CNC Production Supervisor

CNC Production Supervisor

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced CNC Production Supervisor to lead daily machining and manufacturing operations, ensuring teams consistently achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets. This role is responsible for supervising CNC production activities, supporting operators and team leaders, driving operational performance, and ensuring customer commitments are met within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily CNC machining operations to ensure production targets and delivery schedules are achieved.

• Lead, support, and develop machine operators and production teams across multiple machining processes.

• Monitor production performance, machine utilisation, throughput, scrap levels, and operational efficiency.

• Coordinate production schedules and capacity planning to minimise downtime and maximise output.

• Support technical problem-solving and assist with machining, tooling, and process-related issues.

• Ensure all employees follow health & safety, quality, and operational procedures at all times.

• Manage production escalations and implement recovery plans to reduce disruption.

• Conduct employee performance reviews and support ongoing training and development.

• Monitor machine maintenance routines, tooling condition, and workplace organisation standards.

• Communicate production updates and operational priorities clearly with management and internal stakeholders.

• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong experience supervising CNC machining and manufacturing operations.

• Excellent understanding of CNC machining processes, machine set-ups, tooling, and production workflows.

• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and specifications.

• Good understanding of CNC programming principles and machining techniques.

• Competent using a wide range of inspection and measuring equipment.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with capacity planning, performance management, and team development.

• Hands-on approach with the ability to support and guide teams technically when required.

• Adaptable, organised, and a strong team player.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience within a CNC machining or manufacturing environment.

• Experience leading production teams and managing operational performance.

• Apprenticeship trained or equivalent engineering/manufacturing experience preferred.

• Advanced machining or manufacturing qualifications advantageous.