CNC Machining Operations Program Lead

CNC Machining Operations Program Lead Job Type: Direct Hire / Full-TimeA day in this role

At 7:00 AM, you’re on the floor reviewing the production plan across up to 8–10 machines. You align your 6–8 direct reports on priorities, confirm safety checks, and kick off the day’s builds. By mid-morning, you’re facilitating a stand-up to remove bottlenecks, adjusting resources, and updating the schedule in the MRP system. In the afternoon, you connect with a customer to resolve a delivery-and-quality question, then debrief with cross-functional leaders on performance against cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Before 3:30 PM, you capture lessons learned, coach team members, and queue the next improvement sprint.

What you’ll ownLead continuous improvement plans; run focused team meetings and prioritize kaizen activities across the value stream.

Act as the primary customer contact for quality and delivery topics; drive timely, data-based responses.

Assess staffing, tooling, and equipment needs; remove barriers to throughput and efficiency.

Oversee daily production to ensure safe, efficient output that meets exacting quality standards.

Partner with cross-functional leaders to review plant performance and progress toward company objectives.

Build capability through training, documentation, coaching, and performance reviews.

Lead, mentor, and motivate production personnel to achieve operational goals.

Analyze KPIs—quality, cost, delivery, productivity, and other operational indicators—and act on insights.

Embed accountability and CI discipline throughout the machining value stream.

Occasional customer-facing interaction to support program success.

Direct leadership of 6–8 team members; oversight of up to 8–10 machines.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
5+ years of leadership in a manufacturing setting.

Hands-on with lean/continuous improvement methodologies.

Working knowledge of MRP systems and production planning.

Experience in a regulated industry preferred.

Understanding of GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and/or ISO 13485 is highly desirable.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; able to develop data-driven alternatives.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Calm, focused, and effective in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.

Fluent in key manufacturing and business performance metrics.

Schedule Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Compensation

Up to $110,000 per year, based on experience.

Benefits Health Insurance Delta Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employer-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with Company Match (up to $3,000 annually)
Safety Glasses Reimbursement Paid Holidays Vacation Days Personal Days
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