Machine Department Manager Job Mentor Indiana USA,Manufacturing / Production

Location: Mentor

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Department Machine Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Machine Department, overseeing manual, CNC, and grinding processes. The role leads a team to meet customer goals, plans production output, staffing, equipment, technology, quality, and training, and motivates the department to contribute to company demands. The position ensures scheduled work is executed safely and systematically so that qualified technicians can perform assigned tasks, monitoring completion and maintaining quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow established safety protocols to ensure compliance with company safety policies.

Provide direct managerial oversight of the department and personnel, including shift supervisors.

Coordinate, plan, and direct all activities in the machine department (CNC, manual, /OD grind, tooling) to repair turbine engine components.

Establish daily, weekly, and monthly objectives and communicate them to the team.

Oversee safety and well‑being of the team per company standards.

Monitor assigned work and review completed jobs to ensure adherence to scope and expectations.

Use computer software for job assignment, verification, tracking, and monitoring metrics.

Motivate, coach, and counsel team members to achieve desired results.

Manage personnel work hours, scheduled time off, shift schedules, and overtime to meet customer requirements.

Conduct performance reviews, employee development, accountability, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.

Collaborate with trainers and department managers to monitor, guide, and improve employee development and processes.

Conduct regularly scheduled department meetings, including monthly and smaller group meetings as needed.

Detect efficiency issues and suggest improvement methods.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of five years’ experience as a supervisor or manager in a manufacturing environment or similar.
Minimum of five years’ experience interpreting and following verbal and written instructions, including shop drawings and work scope, with basic shop math skills.
High School graduate; advanced educational accreditation preferred.
Solid foundation in computers and standard software programs.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to multi‑task while adhering to high attention to detail standards.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Understanding of safety regulations and best practices in manufacturing.
Overall knowledge of manufacturing processes and production equipment.
Experience with measuring gauges such as calipers and micrometers.
Experience reading and applying in‑depth work instructions and diagrams.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Pre‑employment fitness and vision testing required.
Follow general shop safety procedures; occasional use of safety glasses, safety toe shoes, and hearing protection.
Stand and/or sit for portions of shift.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Health care options: fully funded program (no premiums for employee and family) and traditional employee premium contribution; includes health, vision, and dental coverage.
Short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance.
401(k) program with company match.
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education based on eligibility.
Paid time off via vacation and personal days.
Multiple shift opportunities with hourly premiums for off‑shifts.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PARTICIPATION

Component Repair Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/H/V. CRT commits to a safe and healthy workplace, prohibits drug use, and hires based on qualifications. The company complies with all applicable laws regarding equal employment opportunity.

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