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CNC Manager

Mantz Automation
Hartford, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2027

CNC Manager

Now hiring for our growing team!

Mantz Automation Inc. MOLDS profitable partnerships with companies worldwide: from Fortune 400 multinational powerhouses to specialized domestic manufacturers in automotive, packaging, medical, cosmetic, and many other industries. All done from our world-class facility in Hartford, Wisconsin.

At Mantz Automation, we care about our employees just as we would our own family members. We’re a family owned and operated company servicing small local businesses to OEMs from the USA to Asia and everywhere between. Our continued success means we’re constantly growing.

If you’re passionate about Tool & Die and have a craftsman’s eye, join the Mantz team today.

Why Join the Mantz team?

Opportunity to Grow

As our company and team continue to grow, we’re looking for employees who want to build a career that is rewarding, challenging and exciting.

Family-Oriented Team

Our energetic team and family-oriented environment helps keep morale high and employees motivated!

Benefits

401 K

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Competitive pay based on experience

Flexible Scheduling

A CNC Department Manager oversees CNC operations, manages team, ensures production efficiency, maintains quality standards, and drives continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership and Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of highly skilled CNC operators. Handle interpersonal dynamics, enforce accountability, manage conflict, and conduct comprehensive annual performance reviews.
  • Workflow & Project Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between Project Managers and the CNC floor. Translate incoming mold projects and sudden, short-lead contract jobs into prioritized departmental goals, delegating the physical machine routing to the Group Leads.
  • Process Improvement: Implement workflow enhancements, reduce downtime, and optimize machine utilization.
  • Quality Assurance: Monitor product quality, ensure compliance with specifications, and maintain high standards across all operations.
  • Safety and Compliance: Enforce OSHA regulations and internal safety protocols, ensuring a safe work environment.
  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with engineering, purchasing, project managers, and toolmaker teams to ensure accurate and timely production.
  • Administrative Duties: Maintain alignment with company processes, and long-term departmental goals. Work with owners and shop management on goals, budgets, and wage structures.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Technical Expertise: CNC Machining Knowledge, Programing and Tooling skills are beneficial
  • Leadership Experience: Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Degrees in business administration, operations management, or certifications in Lean/Continuous Improvement.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong competency in managing competing priorities, adapting to dynamic, fast-paced production needs, and filtering scheduling changes.
  • Safety Certification: Hold and maintain a valid, current certification in Adult First Aid, CPR, AED or obtain a certification within 6 months of hire date.(We run a course in twice a year.) Accurately record and document all workplace injuries, treatment given, and reporting any injuries to the HR department according to company policy.

Work Environment

  • Fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing setting with high-pressure deadlines.
  • Hands-on leadership role requiring both technical and managerial involvement.
  • Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required based on production demands.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000

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