Manufacturing Supervisor (CNC Machining)

Position: Manufacturing Supervisor (CNC Machining)

Location: Westbrook, CT | Full Time

Company Overview:

The Lee Company is a global leader in the design and production of miniature, precision fluid control components for the aerospace, medical/scientific instrument, oil tool, and automotive industries.

Lee Company products are recognized worldwide for superior quality, reliability, and performance. Lee’s unique capabilities in miniaturization and engineering keep the company at the forefront of fluid control technology and identify Lee as a leading innovator in the field of fluid handling and control.

Founded in 1948, The Lee Company occupies over one million sq. ft. of modern manufacturing and office space at four sites in Westbrook and Essex, Connecticut, and employs over 1,000 people.

Job Description:

Direct, supervise and coordinate machining operations for 10-15 machinists requiring a broad knowledge of machining technology and trade skill applications in addition to supervisory experience.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school education plus over 3 years up to and including 5 years machining/production experience
• Proficiency in the use of computerized machine controls, weight scales, comparators, microscope, precision measurement instruments, hand tools, and specialized trade tools.
• Significant machining knowledge
• CNC basic programming
• Supervisory experience
• Demonstrated use of logic, reasoning, and decision-making skill.
• Delegation and leadership
• Planning and organizing
• Deadline responsiveness and priority setting
• Communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise tool set ups and machine operations to produce standard but complex parts having critical interrelated dimensions, intricate contours, and close and exacting tolerances and finish requirements.
• Responsible for quality, quantity, economical manufacturing costs, production schedules, material, and work flow consistent with manufacturing objectives and profit goals.
• Organize and assign work to utilize available skills, knowledge and experience, man-hours, machines, and tooling to the best advantage to obtain most favorable machining costs, quality, and workmanship.
• Provide instructions and guidance and maintain close surveillance over set up procedures and machining operations.
• Analyze and diagnose machining and tool problems, machine malfunctions, etc., to expedite and coordinate corrective procedures and prevent excessive downtime and interrupted schedules.
• Provide information and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Control et al., to assist with or implement such programs related to work simplification, cost reduction, new tooling and methods, man hour planning, scheduling, machine repairing and maintenance.
• As required, develop programs for the CNC equipment utilizing procedures and methods as outlined in manufacturers operation manual. Sharpen tools, make cam, or tool layouts as necessary.
• Check and approve time cards to insure proper time and job orders are being charged. Maintain time and attendance records. Requisition or approve the purchase of all departmental supplies.
• Recommend the purchase of capital equipment needed for the operation of the department.
• Prepare departmental budgets and maintain departmental operation.
• Hire, train, and maintain adequate work force consistent with work levels. Appraise employee performance, recommend change of status and wage adjustments. Administer work rules and regulations and recommend or administer disciplinary action.

The Lee Company Advantages:

The Lee Company offers opportunities for career growth in a well-managed company providing an attractive range of benefits including company-paid health insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and daycare subsidy. The Lee Company is situated in southern New England in a rural, campus setting close to the Long Island Sound.

Please send resume to careers@theleeco.com

It is the policy of The Lee Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, age, religion, medical condition, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.