CNC Production Manager

Production Manager – CNC Machining & Precision Manufacturing

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | Exempt

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM

Location: Beverly, MA 01915

Pay: $120,000 to $135,000 a year

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations within a high-precision CNC machining facility. This individual will be responsible for overseeing production personnel, optimizing manufacturing processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring production goals are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in CNC machining, precision manufacturing, production management, and continuous improvement
, along with a proven ability to develop high-performing teams and drive measurable operational improvements.

Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance, the Production Manager will oversee shop floor operations, manage production schedules, improve machine and labor utilization, and implement strategies to increase throughput and reduce manufacturing costs.

This is a highly visible leadership position requiring a hands‑on management approach, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to drive accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing organization.

• Lead daily manufacturing operations within a high-precision CNC machining environment, ensuring production objectives for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity are consistently achieved.
• Oversee machinists, machine operators, Team Leads, and production support personnel to maintain efficient and effective shop floor operations.
• Manage production schedules, manufacturing capacity, staffing levels, and resource allocation to meet customer delivery commitments and business objectives.
• Monitor production performance to identify bottlenecks, reduce manufacturing lead times, improve throughput, and maximize equipment utilization.
• Optimize labor utilization, machine capacity, and production workflows to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve manufacturing challenges, equipment issues, and production constraints.
• Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and established quality standards.
• Evaluate production capacity, workload, and resource constraints and implement corrective actions to maintain production commitments.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and structured problem-solving methodologies
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• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs, machine downtime, setup times, scrap, rework, and process inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement standardized work practices, process controls, and visual management systems to improve manufacturing consistency and productivity.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing throughput, machine utilization, labor efficiency, and overall production performance.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to improve process stability, manufacturing repeatability, and product quality.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, operational discipline, and employee engagement.

• Establish, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
• Production schedule attainment and on-time delivery
• Manufacturing throughput and productivity
• Labor efficiency…