Corporate Functional Manager, Machining

Scot Forge•Spring Grove, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Scot Forge, we manufacture high-performance forged components for some of the world's most demanding industries. With more than 130 years of success, $600M+ in revenue, and 100% employee ownership, we offer more than a job, we offer the opportunity to make a lasting impact. We're hiring a Corporate Functional Manager, Machining to provide enterprise-wide leadership for machining and sawing operations across our manufacturing facilities. This highly visible role is responsible for developing machining strategy, operational standards, technical capability, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. You'll work closely with Plant Managers and functional leaders to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and capacity while supporting future growth. This role supports operations in Spring Grove, IL, Franklin Park, IL, and Clinton, WI, and may be based at any of these locations.

Requirements

10+ years of machining, CNC manufacturing, metalworking, or related manufacturing experience
Experience leading machining operations, manufacturing teams, or technical organizations
Strong knowledge of CNC machining, sawing, programming concepts, tooling, blueprint reading, and GD&T
Proven success leading operational improvement, developing technical talent, and driving organizational change
Strong business acumen with the ability to influence results across multiple facilities
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Nice To Haves

Experience in heavy manufacturing, forged products, steel, metals, aerospace, defense, or industrial environments
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

Responsibilities

Lead machining and sawing operations across multiple facilities through servant leadership
Develop and implement standardized machining processes, CNC programming practices, and operating procedures
Partner with Plant Managers and cross-functional teams to improve throughput, machine utilization, reliability, and overall performance
Develop leaders and technical talent through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and skills development
Drive continuous improvement, automation opportunities, capital investments, and technology advancements
Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for machining, sawing, CNC programming, and related manufacturing technologies
Enterprise-wide machining and sawing strategy, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
Safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and capacity performance across machining operations
Development of machining leadership, technical talent, and operational best practices
Capital planning, equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and manufacturing technology strategies