CNC Machine Department Supervisor

BMG is a thermoforming packaging/automation solutions leader focused on a customer‑centric approach to designing and building capital equipment machinery, tooling systems, and packaging automation solutions. BMG is a global organization representing the world’s most extensive thermoforming portfolio in the following industries: automotive, medical, electronics, horticulture, food, and process automation. Tooling continues to be a cornerstone of our business, and we are constantly refining our processes to produce high‑precision tools that enable our customers to maximize their production capabilities.

Our Fremont, Ohio, facility is at the forefront of tooling development for paper and plastic thermoforming and form‑fill‑seal applications.

We are seeking a hands‑on CNC Lathe/Mill Turn Department Supervisor located in Fremont, OH to lead our thermoform tooling machining operations. This role oversees daily department activities—including personnel supervision, scheduling, workflow coordination, and efficiency improvements—while remaining actively involved in machining and programming (approx. 60% of the role) using Gibbs

CAM. The ideal candidate is adaptable, self‑driven, committed to continuous improvement, and brings experience in operating and programming Lathe/Mill Turning machines.

• 2 yr. technical degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 yrs. in CNC machining
• Minimum 2 yrs. in CNC programming in CAD/CAM software’s (Gibbs
  
  CAM preferred)
• Minimum 2 yrs. supervisory experience
• Highly knowledgeable of thermoform tooling manufacturing preferred
• Goal oriented with strong desire to achieve results
• Ability to successfully work on a regular basis with other cross‑functional team members
• Flexible, multi‑tasking; adapts to rapid change in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Positive team‑oriented attitude
• Self‑motivation and initiative
• Natural Leader that drives people to achieve high expectations

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible Spending Account and Other Supplemental Plan Options
• Employer Paid Life insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay effective upon hire date
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Work with a supportive team on highly engineered, one‑of‑a‑kind machinery

• Overall responsibilities to meet daily schedules while ensuring proper resources are available to department personnel
• Scheduling and approving work hours/shifts for all department personnel to meet manufacturing requirements
• Effectively and actively manage a team of 4‑8 direct reports
• Assist with hiring, retention, development, training, supervision, and disciplinary actions of department personnel
• Employee performance appraisals
• Ensure performance goals are established and met for scrap/rework, labor efficiencies, and on time deliveries
• Utilize company goals and objectives to achieve maximum efficiencies through tracking and reporting systems
• Lead all department personnel to achieve targeted goals as established by Executive Management
• Champion/Driver of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain continuous improvement objectives related to implementing and maintaining company systems and additional customer requirements
• Establish process standards and ensure they are documented and adhered to
• Assist with yearly departmental budget projections
• Personally, able to supplement department output when necessary. Such as Gibbs
  
  CAM Programming as well as Machine setups of Mill‑turns
• Continually evaluate and recommend emerging technology and its application

• Lift, push, and pull up to 30‑50 lbs. occasionally
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
• Stand 50% of the time
• Walk for extended periods of time
• May work in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time, perform sustained manual activities at low to moderate levels of exertion

BMG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, please call 989‑435‑7741 and ask for Human Resources.

Compensation details: 32‑38 Hourly Wage

Senior level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Machinery Manufacturing

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