# Lathe Cell Supervisor

> Granite State Manufacturing · Manchester, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-10-03

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Manufacturing

## Description

**POSITION SUMMARY:**

The Lathe Cell Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the lathe machining cell, including Senior Class A, Class A, Class B, and Class C machinists. This role ensures the team meets production, quality, and safety standards while optimizing throughput and machine utilization. The Supervisor plays a critical role in scheduling, training, process compliance, and maintaining effective communication with both operators and leadership.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

### Team Leadership & Supervision:

-   Directly supervise lathe cell team members, including Senior Class A, Class A, Class B, and Class C machinists.
-   Assign daily work, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to work instructions and drawings.
-   Conduct employee performance reviews, Weekly time approvals, and disciplinary actions in coordination with GSM Policies and Procedures.
-   Provide mentorship and training to enhance skill development and cross-training across levels.
-   Work to reduce and eliminate barriers and obstacles to improve overall cost and scheduling performance.
-   Your leadership is expected to make it easier for employees to make quality products and make it easier for customers to do business with GSM.

### Production & Operations Management:

-   Oversee daily operations of CNC lathes, ensuring throughput meets production schedules.
-   Monitor and drive productivity, minimizing downtime and idle hours.
-   Ensure proper setup, operation, and maintenance of lathes to maximize efficiency and extend equipment life.
-   Work with programming and planning teams to resolve issues impacting production flow.

### Quality & Compliance:

-   Ensure all work complies with AS9100, ISO 9001, NAVSEA, and customer requirements.
-   Partner with Quality Inspectors to address nonconformances, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
-   Promote a culture of quality and accountability across the lathe cell.

### Continuous Improvement:

-   Identify and implement Lean practices to improve workflow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
-   Monitor process performance and lead root cause/corrective action initiatives for recurring issues.
-   Recommend tooling, fixturing, and process improvements to enhance productivity and quality.

### Safety & Communication:

-   Champion a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all OSHA and GSM safety standards.
-   Maintain effective communication with machinists, operations leadership, and other departments.
-   Provide clear status updates on jobs, machine availability, and resource requirements.
-   Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
-   Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and staff, collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
-   Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

## Requirements

**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:**

-   5+ years of CNC machining experience, including setup and operation of CNC lathes.
-   Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a machining environment required.
-   Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, G-code, and blueprint reading.
-   Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, and defense/aerospace quality standards.
-   Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., M1) and Microsoft Office Suite.
-   Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
-   Ability to coach, mentor, and develop machinists across skill levels.

## Benefits

-   Paid time off
-   Floating holidays
-   Paid holidays
-   401(k)
-   401(k) company matching
-   Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid)
-   Employee assistance program
-   Flexible spending account
-   Competitive health insurance
-   Health savings account
-   Life insurance
-   Referral program

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