Machine Shop Manager Immediate Hire
About the Role
Seeking an experienced Machine Shop Manager to oversee CNC machining operations, lead shop personnel, and drive safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. Strong machining knowledge, leadership skills, and continuous improvement experience are required.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of CNC machining or manufacturing experience.
- 3+ years of machine shop leadership/management experience.
- Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, fixturing, and inspection practices.
- Experience managing production schedules, shop capacity, labor, and resources.
- Knowledge of OEE, throughput, cycle time, quality, and production performance metrics.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience supporting equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and machine uptime programs.
- Experience with capital equipment planning, vendor management, and machine installations
- Aerospace, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing experience
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily machine shop operations to ensure production, quality, and delivery goals are achieved.
- Manage and mentor machinists and machine operators.
- Monitor shop performance metrics, throughput, capacity, and efficiency.
- Coordinate production schedules and resource allocation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S programs.
- Oversee preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability.
- Partner with Engineering, Planning, and Sales to communicate capacity and production timelines.
- Support capital equipment planning, machine upgrades, and vendor relationships.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
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