Machine Shop Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager - Lathe and Mill Operations This is a position for the hands‑on leader of a small team made up of machinists, programmers, and manufacturing engineers. You'll need to be able to program a 5-axis mill, fix live‑tooling lathe setups, and lead a team to hit production targets. You will report to the Director of Operations spending most your time involved with the shop floor. What You’ll Actually Do: Manage the floor and act as the site leader for your department. You oversee all areas (Turning, Milling, Tool Room). Be the technical leader for turning and milling operations. You'll troubleshoot setups, provide technical support for machine issues, and perform off‑line CAM programming. Support tool design and order necessary tooling. Drive Lean manufacturing and encourage 6S techniques. Develop the team through training and support as well as resource management The Technical: Deep hands‑on proficiency with CNC Lathes with Live Tooling and Milling (up to 5‑axis). Experience with MasterCAM and ERP Understanding of aerospace level requirements in a machining environment Who We Are Looking For: You have experience working in an aerospace-level manufacturing environment Experience: You have 8+ years of manufacturing/machining experience or equivalent Leadership: Previous management or supervisory experience is strongly preferred. You need to be able to command a room and train others effectively. Personality: Not interested in a "desk manager" role. You want to be involved in the operation. The Setup: Compensation: Up to $150,000 salary Environment: Non‑typical machining operation - it's cleaner and quieter than most place. Perks: Paid vacation, personal time, educational opportunities, and a Holiday Shut-Down. #J-18808-Ljbffr Growing Groves