Shop Floor Manager

Shop Floor Manager - Precision Machining Operations

Location: Billerica, MA
Salary: $125,000 - $160,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Operations Manager

About the Opportunity

Adecco is partnering with a well-established precision manufacturing company in Billerica, Massachusetts, to hire an experienced Shop Floor Manager
. This organization supports industries including semiconductor, biotechnology, medical device, aerospace, and advanced industrial manufacturing through high-precision CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, and finishing services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, improving operational performance, and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced machining environment.

Position Overview

The Shop Floor Manager will oversee daily machining operations across CNC milling and CNC turning departments, leading approximately 50 machinists and machine operators. This role will be instrumental in creating a more unified manufacturing operation by promoting cross‑training, improving collaboration between departments, and enhancing overall shop‑floor performance.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical CNC machining knowledge, proven leadership experience, and the ability to support supervisors and operators in resolving production challenges while maintaining quality, safety, and delivery goals.

Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership

• Lead and coordinate daily operations across CNC milling and turning departments.
• Manage production schedules to support on‑time delivery and efficient machine utilization.
• Monitor and improve key performance metrics including productivity, quality, efficiency, scrap reduction, and delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize workflow and operational excellence.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a manufacturing workforce of approximately 50 employees.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct employee evaluations, coaching, performance management, and development planning.
• Identify and develop future leaders within the organization.
• Partner with supervisors to strengthen shop‑floor leadership and collaboration.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support the integration of machining departments into a cohesive manufacturing operation.
• Develop cross‑training initiatives that improve workforce flexibility and responsiveness.
• Enhance communication between operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Implement standardized processes and best practices throughout manufacturing operations.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical support and guidance for CNC machining operations.
• Assist with troubleshooting machining, tooling, setup, programming, and production issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Support implementation of process improvements and manufacturing best practices.

Safety & Quality

• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Foster a strong culture of quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to production and quality issues.

Qualifications Required

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a precision machining or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing multiple manufacturing departments, shifts, or production teams.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, including milling and turning operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop employees, and drive accountability.
• Experience with production scheduling, capacity planning, and resource management.
• Demonstrated success implementing…