Production Manager- Machining Operations

• Lead daily machining operations across assigned production areas which may include:
  • Primary Operations - ACMEs Swiss CNC Schutte Hydromats and Grinding or;
  • Secondary Operations CNC Brother Broaches Drill Mills Deburr and Assembly
• Ensure production targets for safety quality delivery and efficiency are met.
• Balance labor machines and priorities in a dynamic high-mix / high-volume environment.
• Identify constraints and adjust schedules and resources in real time.
• Escalate risks early and drive corrective actions to prevent missed deliveries.

• Directly lead supervisors leads and hourly associates.
• Set clear expectations reinforce standard work and hold teams accountable.
• Conduct regular floor walks coaching and performance feedback.
• Support training cross-training and skill development for machinists and operators.
• Build a culture of engagement ownership and accountability.

• Enforce safety standards housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems inspection plans and control plans.
• Lead root cause analysis for safety incidents scrap rework and customer complaints.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to reduce repeat issues.

• Use production data and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead structured problem-solving (RCA 5 Why Fishbone etc.).
• Improve throughput changeover time scrap and labor efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering Quality Maintenance and Scheduling to improve processes.
• Support lean initiatives standard work and visual management.

• Communicate daily priorities and expectations to the floor.
• Participate in production meetings and report performance vs. plan.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve material tooling or capacity issues.
• Ensure accurate reporting and follow-through on action items.

• 5 years of manufacturing experience in a machining environment.
• 3 years of production or floor leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of machining processes tooling and setups.
• Experience in high-mix / high-volume or fast-paced manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead teams and hold accountability on the shop floor.
• Comfortable using production metrics and data to drive decisions.
• Knowledge of ISO and TS standards and systems
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to coach and counsel employees
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office

• Associate or Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling.
• Experience leading through change or operational improvement initiatives.

A pre-employment drug test and criminal background check are required

EEO/ Drug Free Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.