Production Manager - Aerospace and Defense

Job Description

Job Description

At Advance CNC Machining we believe in getting the right people in the right seats so we can fulfill our mission to create more opportunities for our families and our neighbors.

Why Advance CNC?

We’re a refreshingly different growing company of 50+ team members where ordinary people do extraordinary things.

• We value humility, determination, and teamwork.
• We invest in leading-edge technology and taking care of people.
• We’re committed to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Here, your work directly supports the success of our customers and our company.

Compensation package includes:

• 401k plan with a generous 100% employer match up to $5,200 per year
• 80 hours of paid time off (PTO) your first year and 128 hours your second year
• 6 paid holidays after first 90 days
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance coverage options
• Christmas bonus opportunity
• Other bonus opportunities

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment – someone with a passion for leading, motivating, and developing others while modeling the accountability and humility that define our culture. If this sounds like you, and you can thoughtfully bring the efficiency, effectiveness, and drive needed to help our growing $15 million company keep up with rapidly rising demand, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As our Production Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing daily production operations to ensure smooth workflow across multi-axis CNC machines, automation cells, and support areas.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead, coach, and develop Production, Setup, and Programming teams to meet performance, quality, and safety goals
• Meet customer expectations for quality and on-time delivery
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high-performance teamwork
• Ensure staffing levels, training, and skill development align with production demands and technological growth
• Collaborate with the Machine Scheduler to balance capacity, manage constraints, and meet tight delivery timelines
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Sourcing and Support teams to quickly resolve nonconformances

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who’s equal parts leader, problem-solver, and team motivator. You should have:

• Strong coaching, delegation, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills
• Experience coordinating with a Production Scheduler for dynamic, fast-changing workflows
• Working knowledge of Lean principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Deep understanding of machining and additional manufacturing processes

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to bring your scheduling expertise to a caring team that will invest in your future, we’d love to talk. Check us out at and apply today!

Successful pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check are conditions of employment.