What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at MetalQuest?
Are you a proven leader in manufacturing who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? Do you have the expertise to guide skilled CNC operators while driving safety, efficiency, and precision at every turn? If so, we want you on our team.
At MQU, we’re seeking an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of manufacturing operations at our Post Falls facility. In this critical role, you’ll oversee a talented team of CNC Operators across multiple shifts, ensuring we consistently deliver high-quality products on time while maintaining our uncompromising standards of safety and efficiency.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and develop CNC Operators on 1st and 2nd shifts, ensuring performance goals, cross-training, and growth. Lead and develop CNC Operators on 1st and 2nd shifts, driving performance excellence, cross-training opportunities, and professional growth.
- Provide hands-on support with troubleshooting and day-to-day floor management.
- Anticipate bottlenecks before they occur, implementing solutions that keep production running smoothly.
- Partner with Engineering, Production Planning, and Customer Service to align schedules, support new product launches, and deliver on customer commitments.
- Oversee production metrics—OEE, scrap, transactions, and time reporting—ensuring accuracy and driving continuous improvement.
- Champion efficiency improvements, root cause problem solving, and adherence to quality standards (ISO-9001 / AS9100).
What We’re Looking For
- 10 years in manufacturing (CNC machining strongly preferred).
- 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Expertise with GD&T, CNC programming, and precision machining practices.
- Experience with multi-axis, mill-turn, and swiss machines.
- Knowledge of ISO-9001 or AS9100 compliance.
- A proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in a 24/7 operation.
Why Join Us?
At MQU, you’ll step into a role where your leadership makes a direct impact every day. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement, and grow with a company that values precision, innovation, and people.
Compensation: Competitive annual salary (TBD), plus full MQU salaried employee benefits.
Schedule: Core hours 6:30am–3:30pm, ~45–50 hours per week, with availability for after-hours/weekend needs.
If you’re ready to lead from the front and make a difference in a dynamic, growing manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.