CNC Manager

Job DetailsJob LocationWheeling, ILPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level2 Year DegreeJob Shift1stJob CategoryManagementJob Posting Date(s)Start Date11/22/2024Job DescriptionThe CNC Manager is responsible for maintaining a lean work environment, making cycle time improvements, programming, training and managing a schedule to meet customer expectations on a consistent basis. The CNC Manager must have the ability to work well with staff and have good communication skills, must have the ability to quote work, will schedule and monitor production levels, scrap, etc., to achieve production and quality targets, and look for ongoing improvements of process used to machine the parts.Reports to: Plant Operations ManagerDuties / Responsibilities
Carries out all individual duties and responsibilities in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IATF 16949 System and Inland Quality System requirements
Meets daily with CNC Machining Department personnel to review production, including machinery / equipment related problems, downtime, and operator efficiencies
Coordinates all scheduled machinery and key equipment maintenance
Schedules and approves employee work hours within department based on production requirements
Reviews time sheets weekly for final approval of hours worked for all employees under direct supervision
Orders and maintains inventories for Perishable Tooling and all supplies utilized within department
Participates in the Estimating and Quoting process when machining operations are involved
Reports directly to Plant Operations Manager for all departmental concerns and issues
Facilitates decision making for machinery and equipment purchases
Ensures compliance to product routing as found in product specific Flow Diagram and Lot Ticket
Issues Tooling Work Orders and Maintenance Repair Orders as necessary
Diagnose and troubleshoot problems such as incorrectly loaded parts and fixtures, tooling issues, etc.
Member of the APQP and FEMA Teams
Member of the Continuous Improvement Team
Drive and demand daily incremental improvement in the CNC processes, tooling and equipment
Participate in the Management Review-Quarterly Business Meeting
Performs annual performance reviews for all personnel within department
Coordinate training for all employees within department
Evaluate and recommend department staffing needs
Interfaces with customers as required
Maintain all quality system requirements
Adhere to and enforcement of Company policies and procedures (i.e. Safety, Rules of Conduct, etc.)

Job QualificationsEducation
Minimum of 1 year experience as a Supervisor / Manager of a machining operation
3 to 5 years of experience with CNC machines and mechanical tools

Experience
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
2+ Year Degree in an engineering-related field preferred

Requirements
5 years extensive CNC machining experience with vertical, horizontal and turning centers
5 years experience with all types of manual and automatic or dedicated machining equipment - lathes, grinders, mills
Fixture design and construction capability
Computer Aided Machining (programming)
Knowledgeable in use of all types of measuring instruments
Highly proficient at blueprint reading
Complete understanding of Geometric Tolerance
Demonstrates mathematical skills in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
Broad and diverse tooling background
Procure, coordinate and install machine tools, fixturing and perishable tooling
Ability to read, write and understand work instructions and visual drawings
Solid leader and motivator with strong communication skills
Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
Computer skills including Microsoft Office 365
Must be able to communicate in English
Work required hours to accomplish goals and objectives for the CNC Machining Department
Manage and control the CNC Department in a safe, proficient and profitable manner

The Ideal Candidate Will Be...
Working experience with ISO/IATF 16949 System Documentation
Project Management experience
Computer Aided Design experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish) capability
Dependability