Production Control Manager

L A GAUGE COMPANY INC • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

We’re looking for a high-impact Production Control Manager to lead day-to-day execution and long-term optimization at our advanced CNC machining facility. This role is critical to balancing throughput, quality, and cost while scaling operations in a fast-paced, high-spec production environment. You’ll own production planning, team leadership, and Lean execution—working cross-functionally to drive schedule adherence, reduce waste, and deliver on customer commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years in manufacturing and production control management, preferably in CNC and contract manufacturing environments.
• Strong level of ERP proficiency and production scheduling.
• Proven track record implementing Lean manufacturing principles with measurable impact.
• Familiarity with metals (aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, beryllium) and CNC machinery (mills, lathes, EDM, 5-axis).
• Hands on Manager with an ownership mindset.
• Results-driven problem solver committed to meeting delivery deadlines, maintaining quality standards, and supporting profitability goals.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with all levels of stakeholders, from machinists and expediters to customers and executive leadership.
• High integrity, reliable, and committed to building a culture of accountability, safety, and results.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations across CNC machining, programming, and scheduling to meet on time delivery, quality and profitability targets
• Own inventory management, resource allocation, and production sequencing in alignment with business objectives
• Embed Lean principles (5S, SMED, Kanban, Gemba) into daily workflows to eliminate waste and boost efficiency
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks quickly using data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead a high-performing production team with clarity, accountability, and hands-on coaching
• Communicate and collaborate with customers on production order schedules
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Management and Human Resources to ensure seamless communication and process integration
• Act as point of escalation for tooling, staffing, maintenance, and schedule disruptions
• Support recruiting, onboarding, goal setting, and development at all levels of the production floor

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous Time Off (Two Weeks PTO and 11 Paid Holidays)
• Employee Appreciation Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees