Manufacturing Operations Manager, CNC & Aerospace
Overview
Own day-to-day operations for a contract manufacturer scaling production of mission-critical aerospace components. Lead CNC machining, assembly, and secondary operations teams to hit aggressive growth targets. Report to the General Manager and drive performance metrics across safety, quality, and delivery. This role stands out for its hands-on leadership impact and long-term career upside in a booming aerospace sector.
What You'll Do9
- 1Oversee daily operations of CNC production, assembly, and secondary press teams across both shifts.
- 2Coordinate with the Production Manager and Master Scheduler to set priorities and balance workloads.
- 3Build and maintain a monthly training calendar to boost assembler, operator, and ERP user skills.
- 4Create training aids that raise skill levels for CNC operators and assembly staff.
- 5Schedule repairs and preventive maintenance for all key production equipment to minimize downtime.
- 6Control costs and labor utilization while tracking productivity against targets.
- 7Report key performance indicators: safety, on-time delivery, machine utilization, labor efficiency, cost of quality, first-pass yield, and 6S scores.
- 8Participate in the quoting process for new jobs using cost and capacity data.
- 9Support ERP item setup for new parts and drive continuous improvement projects.
Requirements9
- 1Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
- 27+ years of hands-on production management in a manufacturing environment.
- 3Lean Manufacturing certification or training in 6S, Kaizen, or Visual Management preferred.
- 4Proven experience managing CNC machines, secondary operations, and multi-part assembly in a medium-to-high volume setting.
- 5Aerospace industry experience is required.
- 6Track record of mentoring and empowering teams to exceed performance targets.
- 7Skilled in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of CNC equipment.
- 8Strong analytical skills for cost modeling and customer quotes.
- 9Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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$110 - $120k per year
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