CNC Machining Operations Supervisor — Turbomachinery

Lead Night-Shift CNC Operations That Power Space, Sea, and Energy

At Barber-Nichols (BN), we engineer custom turbo machinery that flies on NASA missions, drives innovation for the U.S. Navy, and advances cryogenic and energy systems. Join a results-driven team that rewards initiative, cultivates growth, and partners with world-class customers on complex, meaningful programs.

The shop lights hum, the schedule is set, and you lead the charge. You assign work across multi-axis mills and lathes based on skill and priority, confirm materials and tooling are queued, and make sure pre-setups are right the first time. When a tough feature or unexpected vibration challenges the plan, you jump in—coaching machinists through setups, troubleshooting cycle-time bottlenecks, or even running a machine to keep pace.

You monitor SQDC metrics in real time, drive 5S and safety, and clear roadblocks so quality parts flow to assembly on time, every time.

• Lead, engage, and develop the night-shift machining team—set goals, coach through quarterly check-ins, recognize wins, and address issues with fair, consistent accountability.
• Coordinate daily work to meet schedule commitments; balance capacity, manage cycle times, and optimize utilization across the shop.
• Standardize and improve processes; provide technical direction and root-cause analysis on difficult machining problems.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to reduce setup times and increase throughput; ensure production prep is complete and accurate.
• Track SQDC performance; ensure procedures are followed and quality parts move to assembly without rework.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on routings, machine status, labor times, materials, and constraints; flag shortages early and realign plans quickly.
• Support Operational Excellence (OPEX) events; champion sustained improvements, 5S, and safety culture.
• Pitch in on machines when needed to supplement capacity or cover absences.

You will interview, hire, train, schedule, and direct machinists; set expectations, appraise performance, reward and discipline, resolve concerns, and build a respectful, growth-minded team in line with BN policies and values.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years in CNC setup, programming, and operation in an ISO/AS/MIL-STD prototype/job-shop environment, working from complex documentation and written/verbal instructions.
• Fluency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency with office, project management, ERP, and database tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication, strong organization and time management, high attention to detail, and the ability to plan and deliver to timelines.
• Problem-solver who develops practical fixes at both strategic and hands-on levels; values-driven; self-starter who thrives independently and in a team.

• Two-year machining degree/certification or vocational training.
• Prior lead or people-management experience.

• Role leads the Night Shift; overtime as required.
• Travel up to 10%.

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) and CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis) and CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
• CAM software and G-code environments

• GD&T
• CNC Programming
• G-Code
• Equipment Troubleshooting

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical: periods of sitting/standing/walking/stooping/bending; clear communication; lift/carry up to 25 lbs occasionally, 10 lbs frequently, 5 lbs constantly; corrected vision 20/20 or adequate; color differentiation.
• Mental: read/write, analyze data/reports, exercise judgment, develop plans/procedures/goals, present information, work under pressure.
• Environment: manufacturing floor with elevated noise, temperature changes, hazardous materials, fumes/airborne particles, and moving/vibrating…