Production Manager

Apply Job Type Full-time Description The Production Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day manufacturing operations of a high-precision CNC machining facility. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and profitable production of precision-machined components while consistently meeting customer expectations for quality, delivery, and cost. The position provides leadership and direction to machinists, machine operators, and production support personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance, the Production Manager drives schedule attainment, productivity improvements, process stability, and workforce development. Through effective leadership, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration, this individual ensures manufacturing objectives are achieved while supporting the company's strategic goals. As a key leader within the Manufacturing organization, the Production Manager has significant influence on operational performance and business results. Success in this highly visible role requires the ability to develop people, execute production strategies, and continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Requirements Essential Functions Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable production of precision-machined components while meeting quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Develop, lead, and motivate production personnel to meet business objectives, customer requirements, and revenue goals based on company forecasts and production schedules. Direct and monitor shop floor activities to achieve schedule attainment, optimize resource utilization, reduce manufacturing lead times, and ensure on-time delivery performance. Manage departmental labor utilization and support cost reduction initiatives through improved efficiency, productivity, and resource optimization. Collaborate closely with Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve production challenges and improve operational performance. Establish and maintain a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing organization. Monitor production metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), including schedule attainment, productivity, labor efficiency, machine utilization, quality performance, and on-time delivery. Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and other structured problem-solving methodologies. Develop, implement, and sustain standardized work practices and process controls that improve productivity, repeatability, and product quality. Manage workforce planning activities, including staffing levels, employee development, cross-training, succession planning, and…