Programming Supervisor Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

About Mizuho OSI

Mizuho OSI is the leader in the markets for specialty surgery and patient positioning. The company’s portfolio includes specialty surgical tables for procedure-specific approaches that improve patient outcomes in spine and orthopedic surgeries along with disposable and reusable surgical patient care products.

Job Summary

The CNC Programming Supervisor is a hands-on, working leader responsible for both managing a team of CNC Programmers and personally executing complex, advanced-level CNC programming tasks. This role ensures the efficient and high-quality development of CNC programs for both Vertical and Horizontal machining centers as well as Lathes and other future automation equipment. The supervisor will not only guide, train, and engage the programming team but will also be the team's top technical resource, developing new programs, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing existing code. The CNC Programming Supervisor is also responsible for working cross functionally with other Manufacturing, Materials, and R&D teams to optimize output and efficiencies and to ensure that the company production and quality goals are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Mentor: Supervise and mentor a team of CNC Programmers. Assign, train, and monitor their work to ensure quality and efficiency. Proactively support and implement continuous improvement efforts to meet the department goals and objectives with your team. 
• Team Development: Provide timely feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and facilitate cross-training to build a skilled and engaged team. Develop clear achievable goals and work with management on implementing the Focal Review/MBO processes. Work closely with Human Resources to resolve employee relation activities, including hiring, on-boarding, training, performance management, coaching, disciplinary actions, leaves of absence, and separations from employment. 
• Safety, Standards and Maintenance: Train employees on how to maintain a safe working environment, best manufacturing practices and standards, and development of work instructions. Ensure a safe, sustainable work environment and report machine breakdowns to management and/or maintenance for prompt repair.
• Maintain Cleanliness & Safety: Help to ensure the safety, cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance of the Machine Shop & Programming Departments.
• Advanced CNC Programming: Personally perform advanced CNC programming for complex parts, including fluent 4- and 5-axis programming. Create numerical control programs, develop tooling, and produce accurate setup sheets with part orientation and cutter selection.
• Technical Expertise: Act as the primary technical expert for the team. Troubleshoot tool deflection and chatter issues and optimize cutting speeds and feeds to prolong cutter life and reduce run time.
• Production and Planning: Interface with management to align with production planning and budgeting. Prioritize job work orders to meet daily production schedules and generate status reports.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the programming and machine shop processes. Implement plans to reduce costs while enhancing efficiency and quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with other departments to optimize output and ensure the team meets production and quality goals. Order materials from the purchasing group as needed.
• Quality and Compliance: Ensure all manufactured products meet procedural specifications and company standards. Uphold Mizuho OSI's internal Quality System policies and external regulations, such as 21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 820 Quality System Regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Technical Expertise: Fluent knowledge and extensive experience with up to 5-axis programming using Mastercam and/or Autodesk Fusion is required. Ability to quickly learn Autodesk Fusion and complete training course(s) and/or certification(s) as necessary. Must have a deep understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and be able to work in both Metric and English units. Proficient in the use of micrometers, depth gauges, calipers and other inspection equipment. Must be willing to complete training in Six Sigma practices to obtain at a minimum a Certified Green Belt status.
• Leadership Experience: Proven experience leading or supervising a team in a machine shop or manufacturing environment. Ability to motivate, coach, and guide employees to achieve team results.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and part drawings. Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is a plus.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to analyze problems and formulate plans to overcome challenges. Must be able to make sound, logical decisions and use continual improvement problem-solving skills, such as Six Sigma practices. Must have knowledge to troubleshoot machining and programming variables, such as tool deflection and chatter; able to maximize cutting speeds and feeds to prolong cutter life and reduce run time.
• Personal Attributes: Must have a professional and team-oriented personality with a strong sense of urgency. The ability to function calmly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Must be able to work independently and as a positive, productive team member. Must be willing to work occasional overtime as appropriate to support specific project goals. Every effort will be made to ensure overtime and non-standard work hours do not negatively impact on employee’s personal obligations.
• Computer Proficiency: Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Windows-based personal computers and Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Salary scale Salary scale $57.69 - $66.35 an hour DOE + potential annual bonus + comprehensive benefits package