Manufacturing Manager
About The Position
The Manufacturing Manager leads day-to-day shop operations across CNC, manual machining, and Coils. The role manages production schedules and machining personnel, ensures safety and quality, mentors machinists, and implements efficiency improvements. The manager works with engineering, quoting, quality, maintenance, planning, and other internal stakeholders to meet delivery targets, resolve technical questions, support quoting, and report performance to senior leadership. The position oversees machining shift leads, CNC programmers, machinists, and operators; coordinates equipment maintenance and inventory controls; and develops process improvements and department KPIs. The role also includes required training and procedure reviews, regular and punctual attendance, compliance with company policies and safety practices, and other assigned duties. The job description notes that duties may change and that reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Commitment to a safety culture in which safety is the first consideration before starting any task.
- Proficiency in CNC mill and lathe operations.
- Proficiency in the selection and use of inspection equipment and techniques.
- Proficiency in interpreting drawings and specifications.
- Understanding of basic office computer software.
- Familiarity with ERP systems.
- At least 5 years of experience in a machining operations supervisory or management role.
- Must be a team player and willing to complete professional development goals.
- Must be eligible for any U.S. Government authorizations required to conform to U.S. export control regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent shop experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and planning to meet delivery targets.
- Supervise and mentor machinist personnel.
- Conduct performance reviews and manage corrective actions.
- Hire, onboard, and train staff.
- Supervise machining shift leads, CNC programmers, machinists, and operators.
- Develop and execute strategic plans for process improvements and implementation.
- Provide day-to-day strategic data and guidance to the machining department to help attain KPIs.
- Work with senior management to develop department KPIs.
- Coordinate maintenance and ensure equipment uptime.
- Oversee tooling, materials purchasing, and tool crib controls.
- Implement lean initiatives to optimize workflow.
- Track efficiency, scrap, and downtime KPIs and share metrics with management.
- Support RFQs, labor estimates, and part quoting.
- Address technical queries and update clients on progress.
- Review procedures related to the job according to the HR LG 01 Training Matrix and complete required training within the stated time.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance and follow company policies and procedures.
- Comply with standard safety policies and procedures and company hazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
