Manufacturing Manager - 1st Shift

425 Privet Road
Horsham, PA 19044

ALIGN PRECISION is seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Manager to lead CNC machining operations at our state-of-the-art precision manufacturing facility in Horsham, Pennsylvania.

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing organization, helping shape the culture, operational excellence, and future capabilities of a world-class precision manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will lead a team of manufacturing professionals, drive operational performance, develop talent, and foster a culture focused on safety, quality, delivery, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Production Manager will collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Control, Program Management, and Human Resources to ensure customer commitments are met while building scalable systems and processes that support continued growth.

We are seeking a visible, hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on developing people, solving complex operational challenges in CNC machining, and delivering measurable business results.

The Production Manager is responsible for the overall performance of CNC machining operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of production activities while meeting customer and business requirements.

This leadership role is accountable for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost performance. The Production Manager will lead and develop production teams, strengthen manufacturing systems, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure operational objectives are consistently achieved.

The ideal candidate combines deep CNC machining expertise with strong leadership skills, operational discipline, strategic thinking, and a passion for manufacturing excellence.

• Drive performance against key operational metrics including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards throughout the manufacturing organization.
• Analyze operational performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to achieve business objectives.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to ensure safe work practices, quality standards, and operating procedures are consistently followed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to resolve manufacturing issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a culture where safety and quality are foundational to daily operations.

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules and customer delivery commitments are achieved.
• Translate production requirements into clear priorities and execution plans for team leads, machinists, and operators.
• Monitor work flow, machine utilization, staffing levels, and resource allocation to maximize productivity and throughput.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to material availability, equipment performance, labor resources, and process constraints.
• Coordinate recovery plans with cross-functional teams when performance falls behind plan.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations leadership to evaluate capacity requirements and develop plans to address current and future constraints.
• Ensure labor, equipment, tooling, and materials are effectively aligned to support production requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing production organization focused on accountability, teamwork, technical excellence, and operational discipline.
• Build an engaged culture that emphasizes communication, respect, employee involvement, and continuous learning.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide timely coaching, feedback, recognition, and corrective action when appropriate.
• Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Develop and execute apprenticeship, training, cross-training, and career development programs.
• Maintain a skills matrix that supports workforce flexibility and reduces single-point dependencies.
• Identify and develop future leaders through succession planning and structured development opportunities.