Machining Operations Manager
20 days ago
Sacramento
Job Description Position: Machining Operations Manager Location: Sacramento Area, CA Status: Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Compensation and Benefits: • $90,000 - $135,000 annually, depending on experience, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with high company contribution, • Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans, • 401K plan with Company Match, • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time Key Job Duties: Machining Operations & Shop Floor Execution: • Lead and manage all CNC machining operations, including mill and lathe departments., • Own day-to-day shop floor execution to ensure work is performed safely, to print, and to schedule., • Maintain direct visibility of execution through regular presence on the shop floor., • Ensure routings, travelers, work instructions, and documentation are accurate and followed., • Identify and resolve shop floor issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, or efficiency., • Set production priorities and allocate labor, machines, and resources to meet customer commitments., • Adjust schedules and staffing based on changing demands or constraints., • Remove barriers that impact production flow and on-time delivery. Programming & Technical Oversight:, • Provide oversight and technical direction for CNC programming for mill and lathe operations., • Ensure machining programs are accurate, approved, and aligned with routing, tooling, and quality requirements., • Support programming, setup, and troubleshooting efforts as needed to maintain production flow., • Review and support first article setups and machining processes to ensure manufacturability and repeatability. Estimating & Process Understanding:, • Be knowledgeable in machining estimating, including cycle times, setups, tooling, and labor assumptions., • Support estimating and quoting activities to ensure accuracy and alignment with shop capabilities., • Ensure machining processes are practical, efficient, and executable from quote through production. Leadership & Accountability:, • Directly lead, coach, and hold machining and production personnel accountable for performance., • Clearly communicate expectations, priorities, and changes., • Make timely operational decisions and take ownership of outcomes., • Support hiring, training, performance evaluations, and corrective actions as required. Quality, Safety & Compliance:, • Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality system requirements, and customer/regulatory obligations., • Enforce standard operating procedures and consistent execution., • Support audits, corrective actions, and root cause analysis., • Drive continuous improvement focused on efficiency, scrap reduction, and cost control. Systems, Data & Customer Commitments:, • Ensure accurate job status, labor reporting, and inventory transactions in the ERP/data collection system., • Support customer commitments through on-time delivery and issue resolution., • BS/BA degree in Business, Operations Management, or equivalent experience for 8-10 years managing a high-volume manufacturing environment., • Experience with CAM software., • Knowledge of ERP., • Must be familiar with all equipment on shop floor., • Proficient in MS Office products., • Knowledge of process workflows, procedures, and continuous improvement methodologies required., • Time management skills and ability to multi-task. NO CALLS FROM STAFFING AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS PLEASE Powered by JazzHR NEXD2shtAK