Machine Shop Production Manager

Machine Shop Production Manager

Oxnard, California - Posted on July 22, 2026 Published By O'Neil Letts

We are seeking a hands-on and results-driven Production Manager - machine shop to lead day-to-day operations in our machining department.

This individual will be responsible for overseeing personnel, production schedules, and job execution, ensuring parts are moving, spindles are turning, and delivery timelines are met. The ideal candidate has prior manufacturing experience, a strong understanding of shop floor operations, and the leadership skills needed to drive team performance and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage VTL machining production to ensure jobs are executed on time, with high quality and efficiency
• Monitor and manage workflow, labor allocation, machine utilization, and job priorities throughout the day
• Maintain clear communication between production, engineering, and quality departments
• Track job status and ensure parts are staged, released, and delivered according to schedule
• Support first-shift operations across VTL machining production, assisting in troubleshooting delays or issues as they arise
• Monitor key performance metrics such as machine uptime, throughput, and schedule adherence
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members while enforcing expectations and accountability
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate shift-level performance updates to leadership
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve machine issues and reduce downtime
• Uphold a culture of safety, cleanliness, and continuous improvement across the floor

This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week plus overtime as needed. The annual salary is $100,000 – $135,000 per year (commensurate with experience).

If you are a motivated and experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in driving production results, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; machining or CNC experience strongly preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or team leadership role
• Strong understanding of production planning, workflow, and shop floor execution
• Hands-on mindset and willingness to spend time on the floor leading from the front
• Proven ability to coordinate across departments and motivate teams to meet targets
• Experience working with ERP systems, production tracking, and job travelers
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or coursework in manufacturing or operations management preferred

Trillium has been recruiting and placing accounting, finance and technical professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of technical professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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