Production Manager - Aerospace Manufacturer

Union Machine Company Inc•Groveland, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Union Machine Company is an established aerospace and defense manufacturer specializing in precision-machined aircraft engine components. We support leading aerospace OEMs and the U.S. Department of Defense with complex machining, manufacturing, and assembly services. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, improve workflow, and drive on-time delivery.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in precision CNC machining.
Strong understanding of CNC turning, milling, machine setups, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules, personnel, and competing priorities.
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-precision manufacturing environments preferred.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to make timely decisions, hold teams accountable, and work effectively across departments.
A leader who understands the shop floor, takes ownership of production results, and knows how to keep work moving.
Visible on the floor, communicates clearly, anticipates problems, and works directly with the team to resolve them.
Ability to balance daily production demands with longer-term improvements in efficiency, capacity, and delivery performance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AS9100 quality requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct daily shop floor operations across CNC turning, milling, grinding, and assembly.
Manage production schedules, establish priorities, and ensure jobs progress through manufacturing efficiently.
Lead and support machinists.
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, equipment constraints, and scheduling conflicts.
Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Service to meet delivery commitments.
Monitor production performance, labor efficiency, machine utilization, and work-in-process.
Drive accountability for production schedules, productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce setup times, and increase throughput.
Support workforce planning, cross-training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain a safe, organized, and productive manufacturing environment.