Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor – CNC Machining

Location: Blaine, MN | On-site

About the Opportunity

NextPlay Jobs is partnering with an established precision manufacturing organization in Blaine, MN to identify a technically strong Manufacturing Supervisor with direct experience in CNC machining within the medical-device industry .

This is an opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who understands the complexities of precision machining, enjoys developing teams, and can drive operational improvements across a fast-paced production environment.

We're looking for someone who brings more than traditional people management. The ideal candidate understands CNC machining processes, can identify opportunities to improve production performance, and has experience establishing the standards, metrics, and processes needed to support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and customer delivery commitments are met.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees within a precision machining environment.
• Oversee production scheduling, staffing, machine utilization, workflow, and resource allocation.
• Partner with CNC machinists, programmers, engineers, and quality teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and improve production performance.
• Establish, monitor, and improve key performance indicators related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and efficiency.
• Identify production bottlenecks, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and standardize manufacturing processes, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Support capacity planning, equipment utilization, and production planning to meet business demands.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and other departments to maintain compliance with medical-device manufacturing requirements.
• Foster a culture of accountability, employee development, safety, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Direct experience in CNC precision machining within medical-device manufacturing.
• Previous leadership experience as a Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Machining Supervisor, CNC Supervisor, Cell Leader, or similar role.
• Strong technical understanding of CNC machining processes, equipment, production workflows, and troubleshooting.
• Experience leading teams in a machining or precision manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success improving manufacturing processes, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Experience developing or managing production standards, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and team-development skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Swiss machining, multi-axis CNC milling, turning, or mill-turn operations.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and medical-device quality requirements.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement experience.
• Experience with capacity planning, equipment utilization, and production scheduling.
• Background progressing from CNC machining or programming into manufacturing leadership.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on manufacturing operations and process improvement.
• Work with advanced precision machining technologies supporting the medical-device industry.
• Lead and develop a skilled manufacturing team.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and operational leadership.
• Join an organization focused on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and long-term growth.

If you have a strong foundation in medical-device CNC machining and enjoy leading teams, improving processes, and solving complex manufacturing challenges, we'd love to connect!

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity through NextPlay Jobs.