Machine Shop Production Manager
We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Production Manager to oversee daily machining operations in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume production environment. This role is responsible for coordinating labor, equipment, and workflows to meet production goals while driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in precision machining, effective leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset to align departmental performance with broader operational targets. This position reports directly to Plant Management and plays a critical role in optimizing throughput and ensuring customer delivery expectations are met.
Key Responsibilities
▪ Manage the day-to-day operations of the machine shop, including CNC, conventional, and specialty machining equipment
▪ Oversee production schedules, labor planning, and resource utilization to ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency
▪ Lead a team of machinists, set-up operators, and technical personnel, providing coaching, support, and performance feedback
▪ Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, maintenance, and planning teams to drive throughput, reduce downtime, and resolve technical issues
▪ Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, and report progress to senior management
▪ Support and participate in process improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
▪ Identify capacity constraints, machine performance issues, and labor shortages, and implement timely solutions
▪ Coordinate with the Maintenance team to prioritize urgent repairs and ensure adherence to preventative maintenance routines
▪ Enforce and uphold company safety standards and regulatory compliance in accordance with OSHA and internal policies
▪ Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, accountability, and professional growth on the shop floor
Requirements
Machine Shop Production Manager
We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Production Manager to oversee daily machining operations in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume production environment. This role is responsible for coordinating labor, equipment, and workflows to meet production goals while driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in precision machining, effective leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset to align departmental performance with broader operational targets. This position reports directly to Plant Management and plays a critical role in optimizing throughput and ensuring customer delivery expectations are met.
Key Responsibilities
▪ Manage the day-to-day operations of the machine shop, including CNC, conventional, and specialty machining equipment
▪ Oversee production schedules, labor planning, and resource utilization to ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency
▪ Lead a team of machinists, set-up operators, and technical personnel, providing coaching, support, and performance feedback
▪ Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, maintenance, and planning teams to drive throughput, reduce downtime, and resolve technical issues
▪ Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, and report progress to senior management
▪ Support and participate in process improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
▪ Identify capacity constraints, machine performance issues, and labor shortages, and implement timely solutions
▪ Coordinate with the Maintenance team to prioritize urgent repairs and ensure adherence to preventative maintenance routines
▪ Enforce and uphold company safety standards and regulatory compliance in accordance with OSHA and internal policies
▪ Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, accountability, and professional growth on the shop floor
Founded in 1999, Spectrum is an employee-owned business that serves the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Spectrum envisions the future by partnering with our government customers to provide effective and efficient solutions for the DoD marketplace. As a rapidly growing company, we pride ourselves on our company culture which focuses on providing superior services, products, and solutions to our customers and an outstanding work environment for our employees. To learn more, visit our corporate website at www.sptrm.com.
