CNC Machine Shop Manager
Location: Valencia, CA
Job Type: Temp To Full-Time
Company: Coast Personnel
Salary: Market Rate
Category: Light Industrial
Job Description Apply Now
The CNC Machine Shop Manager is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of machine shop operations, with a core focus on CNC programming, production scheduling, and personnel management. This position requires a strategic approach to maintaining high-quality standards, ensuring on-time delivery, and upholding efficiency, safety, and compliance measures throughout the shop environment. As a CNC Machine Shop Manager, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, optimize production processes, and ensure that all operations align with organizational goals.
Working as a CNC Machine Shop Manager offers professionals a dynamic and challenging environment where they can utilize their technical expertise, leadership abilities, and problem-solving skills. The role involves managing a team of shop leads, CNC programmers, setup personnel, and operators, providing mentorship, performance evaluations, and guidance to foster a productive and safety-focused work culture. Additionally, the CNC Machine Shop Manager is tasked with coordinating production schedules, troubleshooting technical issues, and implementing lean manufacturing practices for optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions as a CNC Machine Shop Manager directly impact production quality and company success. If you are passionate about manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and team leadership, this is your opportunity to take on a rewarding full-time position that values your skills and supports your professional growth. Apply today by clicking the job application button and become an integral part of a company dedicated to innovation and quality in manufacturing.
CNC Machine Shop Manager - Summary- Lead and oversee daily operations in a machine shop environment
- Manage CNC programming activities and production scheduling
- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
- Foster a collaborative and efficient team culture
- Supervise and manage shop leads, CNC programmers, setup personnel, and operators
- Develop, coordinate, and maintain production schedules based on shop capacity and workload
- Oversee CNC programming activities using ESPRIT and/or Mastercam, including code development, testing, and revision control
- Review blueprints, solid models, and RFQs to develop efficient manufacturing processes
- Troubleshoot and resolve machining, tooling, setup, and programming issues to maintain production flow
- Optimize tooling selection, presetting, and process optimization to maximize machine utilization
- Ensure quality standards through adherence to procedures, in-process inspections, and final inspections
- Enforce safety regulations and lean manufacturing practices throughout the machine shop
- Monitor and manage production using ERP systems, track labor, manage work orders, and report performance metrics
- Control department budgets, expenses, preventive maintenance, and equipment repairs
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to address technical challenges
- Participate in ongoing technical training to stay updated on the latest CNC programming and manufacturing trends
- Drive continuous improvement projects and support recurring job optimization efforts
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
- Retirement plan options
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Supportive team environment focused on safety and innovation
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited four-year institution
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing a machine shop with a proven track record of team leadership
- At least 5 years of CNC programming experience using ESPRIT and/or Mastercam
- Experience programming Fanuc and Universal robots
- Strong command of English, both written and spoken; proficiency in Spanish preferred
- Proficient in reading and interpreting technical documents, blueprints, and engineering drawings
- Advanced mathematical skills, including probability, statistics, geometry, and trigonometry
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and ERP systems
- Experience with quality and process improvement tools such as Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC, and Kaizen
- CQA/CQE certification preferred
- Strong understanding of HAAS, OKUMA, DG MORI, and Star machines
- Familiarity with GD&T and manufacturing processes
- Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and supplier audits
- Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills in a manufacturing environment
- Detail-oriented and proactive, with excellent problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of the company
- Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Technical proficiency in CNC programming, machine setup, and troubleshooting
- Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards
- Physical demands include frequent sitting, typing, and handling objects, with occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 lbs, and rare lifting up to 50+ lbs
- Vision requirements include frequent close vision and computer monitor use, with occasional color vision and focus adjustment
- Work environment includes exposure to mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and varying noise levels
- Opportunities for ongoing education and technical skill advancement are provided
- The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and a respectful workplace
Ready to take your career to the next level as a CNC Machine Shop Manager? Apply now by clicking the job application button and join a company where your leadership and technical expertise make a difference!