Production Manager – Machine Shop

Red Frog Solutions • Camarillo, CA

2d • $160,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

An established aerospace manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead precision manufacturing operations in its machine shop. The role owns daily execution, workforce performance, quality, safety, and continuous improvement, while contributing to the development of future plant leadership. It offers potential long-term advancement into broader operations leadership.

The position is based on-site in Camarillo, California, with a base salary of $160,000–$170,000 plus a 20% bonus.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive manufacturing experience, including direct leadership of production teams.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience and working knowledge of AS9100.
• Strong hands-on experience leading precision machining or machine-shop operations.
• Demonstrated ability to improve safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Experience managing frontline personnel and collaborating with engineering, quality, and maintenance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent relevant manufacturing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-mix, precision electro-mechanical or aerospace component manufacturing.
• Exposure to capital equipment planning, labor relations, and succession-ready plant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily machine-shop production, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet delivery, quality, and cost goals.
• Manage and develop manufacturing employees through coaching, hiring, training, performance reviews, and accountability.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100 quality standards, safety requirements, corrective actions, and applicable labor agreements.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering and quality to improve machining processes, routings, throughput, scrap, and first-pass yield.
• Track operating KPIs, support budgets, and drive measurable continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee equipment readiness, preventive maintenance, and tooling needs, and recommend capital investment.
• Coordinate with adjacent production areas to deliver on the overall manufacturing plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager