Manufacturing Manager - 2nd Shift

ALIGN PRECISION•Lower Merion Township, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

ALIGN PRECISION is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to lead second-shift CNC machining and secondary manufacturing operations at its Horsham, Pennsylvania precision manufacturing facility. The role is the senior operational leadership position for second shift, overseeing CNC machining, EDM, deburring, cleaning, and assembly functions. The manager is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, workforce development, production schedules, and customer commitments. The position calls for independent decision-making, close coordination across shifts, and collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Control, Program Management, Finance, Maintenance, and Human Resources. The manager will lead continuous improvement, workforce development, and operational excellence while supporting the organization’s growth.

Requirements

At least 10 years of manufacturing experience in a precision machining environment.
At least 5 years of leadership experience managing CNC machining or advanced manufacturing operations.
Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, setup reduction, process control, production planning, and manufacturing constraints.
Demonstrated success improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost performance metrics.
Proven experience leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong knowledge of root-cause analysis, problem-solving methodologies, 5S, visual management, and standardized work.
Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams at all organizational levels.
Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Willingness to work primarily second shift and provide flexibility to support business needs across multiple shifts as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, semiconductor, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting new product introductions, product transfers, and production ramp-up activities.
Experience leading operations in a rapidly growing manufacturing organization.
Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and data-driven manufacturing management.
Lean Manufacturing certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary manufacturing leader for all second-shift operations and maintain a visible presence on the production floor.
Champion safety, quality, accountability, and compliance with applicable safety, environmental, customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
Drive performance against Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost metrics; establish expectations and accountability across production teams.
Respond to and escalate second-shift quality, production, equipment, and personnel issues; coordinate shift crossovers and communicate operational risks.
Partner with Engineering and Quality to resolve manufacturing issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Lead daily manufacturing operations, translate production requirements into actionable plans, and achieve production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
Monitor workflow, machine utilization, staffing, labor efficiency, and capacity; align labor, equipment, tooling, programs, fixtures, materials, and support resources with production needs.
Identify and mitigate risks involving material shortages, equipment reliability, labor availability, process constraints, and bottlenecks; drive recovery plans when schedules fall behind.
Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain leadership on capacity requirements and manufacturing constraints; ensure accurate production reporting and shift communications.
Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing employees; set performance expectations and provide coaching, recognition, feedback, and corrective action as appropriate.
Partner with Human Resources and first-shift leadership on workforce planning, employee relations, engagement, retention, and succession planning.
Support apprenticeship, technical training, cross-training, career development, skills-matrix management, and future-leader development.
Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity, equipment effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing costs.
Lead root-cause investigations and sustainable corrective actions; reduce setup and cycle times, scrap, rework, downtime, and costs.
Partner with Engineering on process capability, setup efficiency, tooling utilization, and manufacturing effectiveness; implement and sustain 5S, visual management, standardized work, and operational discipline.
Use manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify trends, prioritize improvements, and measure results; support scalable systems and processes for business growth.
Lead daily shift-start and shift-end operational reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operations and solve problems.
Support new product introductions, production transfers, process validations, and manufacturing ramp-ups; ensure production readiness through planning, staffing, equipment preparation, training, and process control.
Act as the primary communication link between second-shift operations and site leadership.