What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Operations Manager position at ClearBridge Executive Search?
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing teams, including supervisors, leads, machinists, and support staff, while promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Oversee key manufacturing and capital projects, including NPI, machine upgrades, new technologies, capacity expansion, and process optimization, ensuring delivery within established timelines and budgets
- Provide technical leadership for CNC machining and precision manufacturing, troubleshooting production challenges and implementing practical solutions to improve performance
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, suppliers, and customers to execute projects and successfully transition new products into production
- Drive operational excellence and Lean manufacturing initiatives, improving machine utilization, cycle time, productivity, throughput, quality, safety, and on-time delivery through 5S, Kaizen, setup reduction, standard work, and waste elimination
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- 7–10 years of machining/manufacturing experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role, with strong technical knowledge of CNC machining operations
- Experience with ISO and/or AS9100 quality standards, along with knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental practices, and applicable employment requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies; Six Sigma certification is a plus
- Proven project management, problem-solving, and team leadership skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional projects, drive change, develop teams, and manage competing priorities
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing software, and Microsoft Office, with strong written and verbal communication skills; must meet ITAR U.S. person requirements
Salary: $100K - $140K
Ask for: Aarti Manchanda
ClearBridge Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000