Lathe Cell Supervisor
5 days ago
Manchester
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Lathe Cell Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the lathe machining cell, including Senior Class A, Class A, Class B, and Class C machinists. This role ensures the team meets production, quality, and safety standards while optimizing throughput and machine utilization. The Supervisor plays a critical role in scheduling, training, process compliance, and maintaining effective communication with both operators and leadership. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Team Leadership & Supervision: • Directly supervise lathe cell team members, including Senior Class A, Class A, Class B, and Class C machinists., • Assign daily work, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to work instructions and drawings., • Conduct employee performance reviews, Weekly time approvals, and disciplinary actions in coordination with GSM Policies and Procedures., • Provide mentorship and training to enhance skill development and cross-training across levels., • Work to reduce and eliminate barriers and obstacles to improve overall cost and scheduling performance., • Your leadership is expected to make it easier for employees to make quality products and make it easier for customers to do business with GSM.Production & Operations Management:, • Oversee daily operations of CNC lathes, ensuring throughput meets production schedules., • Monitor and drive productivity, minimizing downtime and idle hours., • Ensure proper setup, operation, and maintenance of lathes to maximize efficiency and extend equipment life., • Work with programming and planning teams to resolve issues impacting production flow.Quality & Compliance:, • Ensure all work complies with AS9100, ISO 9001, NAVSEA, and customer requirements., • Partner with Quality Inspectors to address nonconformances, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts., • Promote a culture of quality and accountability across the lathe cell.Continuous Improvement:, • Identify and implement Lean practices to improve workflow, reduce waste, and increase throughput., • Monitor process performance and lead root cause/corrective action initiatives for recurring issues., • Recommend tooling, fixturing, and process improvements to enhance productivity and quality.Safety & Communication:, • Champion a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all OSHA and GSM safety standards., • Maintain effective communication with machinists, operations leadership, and other departments., • Provide clear status updates on jobs, machine availability, and resource requirements., • Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors., • Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and staff, collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • 5+ years of CNC machining experience, including setup and operation of CNC lathes., • Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a machining environment required., • Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, G-code, and blueprint reading., • Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, and defense/aerospace quality standards., • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., M1) and Microsoft Office Suite., • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills., • Paid time off, • Floating holidays, • Paid holidays, • 401(k), • 401(k) company matching, • Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid), • Employee assistance program, • Flexible spending account, • Competitive health insurance, • Health savings account, • Life insurance, • Referral program