Job Description
Production Manager - Precision CNC ManufacturingLead the production team. Improve shop floor performance. Deliver quality parts on schedule.
Pay: $115,000 to $120,000 annually
Type: Full-time Salaried exempt
Schedule: First shift
Location:Onsite Eastlake, Ohio
Department: Operations
Reports to: General Manager
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Three weeks of paid time off
11 paid company holidays
Company-paid training and development
Employee engagement events
Stable, precision-manufacturing environment
About Midwest Precision
Midwest Precision is a CNC manufacturer serving the aerospace, defense, energy, and fluid-power industries. We manufacture complex, close-tolerance components where quality, traceability, and reliable delivery matter.
We are seeking a hands-on Production Manager who can lead people, manage daily execution, and improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. Experience with CNC machining would be especially valuable in this role.
What You'll Do
Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, leads, and employees
Direct daily production activities to meet schedules and customer commitments
Set clear expectations for output, quality, safety, attendance, and accountability
Monitor labor utilization, capacity, machine performance, downtime, scrap, and rework
Identify production risks early and resolve issues that affect workflow or delivery
Partner with Supply Chain on priorities and production schedules
Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to address process, equipment, and product issues
Ensure employees follow approved work instructions, job travelers, and quality requirements
Review production metrics and take action to improve performance
Support staffing, training, performance management, and employee development in partnership with Human Resources
Drive continuous improvement in setup times, throughput, workflow, and operational consistency
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with AS9100, customer, and internal requirements
Required Qualifications
At least five years of manufacturing leadership experience, including three years in a supervisory or management role
Experience managing production schedules, teams, and performance in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of production planning, workflow, capacity, and manufacturing metrics
Ability to coach supervisors and employees while holding teams accountable for results
Experience improving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
Strong communication, decision-making, and practical problem-solving skills
Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office
A bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
CNC machining experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience with milling or turning operations, setup processes, tooling, cycle times, and shop floor troubleshooting. Experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment is also preferred.
ITAR Requirement
This position may involve access to export-controlled information. The selected candidate must be eligible for access in accordance with applicable export-control requirements.
Why Join Midwest Precision?
You will have a direct impact on how work gets done across the shop floor. You'll lead a skilled team, solve production challenges, and help improve the safety, quality, and reliability of our manufacturing operations.
Apply Today
If you are a hands-on manufacturing leader who develops people, improves performance, and takes ownership of production results, we would like to hear from you.
Midwest Precision is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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