Manufacturing Manager - 1st Shift

ALIGN PRECISION•Horsham, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ALIGN PRECISION is seeking an experienced, hands-on manufacturing leader to oversee CNC machining operations at its precision manufacturing facility in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The role is accountable for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of production, with responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost performance. The manager will lead and develop production teams, strengthen manufacturing systems, drive continuous improvement, and ensure operational objectives and customer commitments are achieved. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the manager will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Control, Program Management, Finance, and Human Resources. The role includes leading daily production, developing workforce capability, solving operational challenges, and building scalable systems that support organizational growth. The position calls for a visible leader who is engaged on the production floor and balances immediate production demands with long-term capacity, workforce, equipment, and operational needs.

Requirements

At least 10 years of manufacturing experience in a precision machining environment.
At least 5 years of leadership experience managing production teams in CNC machining operations.
Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, setup reduction, production flow, process control, and manufacturing constraints.
Demonstrated success improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost performance.
Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of root cause analysis, 5S, visual management, standard work, and problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to build high-performing teams, develop employees, and foster accountability.
Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across organizational levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, semiconductor, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting new product introductions, product transfers, or production ramp-up activities.
Experience leading operations in a growing or expanding manufacturing organization.
Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and data-driven manufacturing management.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement certification.

Responsibilities

Drive performance against operational metrics for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost; establish expectations and accountability; analyze results and implement corrective actions.
Maintain a visible presence on the production floor to promote safe work practices and ensure quality standards and procedures are followed.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements; partner with Engineering and Quality to resolve issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Lead daily manufacturing operations and translate production requirements into priorities and execution plans for team leads, machinists, and operators.
Monitor workflow, machine utilization, staffing, and resource allocation; identify risks involving materials, equipment, labor, and process constraints; coordinate recovery plans when needed.
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations leadership on capacity requirements and plans to address current and future constraints; align labor, equipment, tooling, and materials with production needs.
Lead, coach, and develop production teams; set performance expectations and provide feedback, recognition, and corrective action as appropriate.
Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, engagement, and retention.
Develop apprenticeship, training, cross-training, and career development programs; maintain a skills matrix and support succession planning.
Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects that improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity, throughput, and customer satisfaction.
Reduce setup time, cycle time, scrap, rework, and manufacturing cost; facilitate root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
Partner with Engineering on setup reduction and process optimization; implement and sustain 5S, visual management, standardized work, and operational discipline.
Use operational metrics and manufacturing data to identify trends, prioritize improvements, and measure results; support scalable manufacturing systems.
Lead daily operational review meetings and participate in site leadership discussions.
Support new product introduction, production transfers, and manufacturing ramp-ups through planning, staffing, training, equipment preparation, and process control.
Act as the primary link between production teams and site leadership, ensuring communication and cross-functional collaboration.