CNC Programming Manager

CNC Programming Manager

Pay: $110,000–$140,000 base salary, DOE

Job Type: Salaried position

Location: Elkhart, Indiana

About the Opportunity

Morales Professional is partnering with an established manufacturer seeking a CNC Programming Manager to lead CNC turning and Swiss machining teams. This role offers ownership of team development, production performance, and programming standards.

The position combines leadership and operational management with hands-on programming and troubleshooting. Strong Okuma CNC lathe programming skills and the ability to develop others are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop working foremen, programmers, setup personnel, and operators.
• Program, review, and troubleshoot Okuma CNC lathe programs.
• Build programming expertise through coaching, training, and clear technical standards.
• Own production priorities, scheduling, capacity, quality, scrap reduction, and on-time delivery.
• Improve tooling, setups, cycle times, and machining consistency.
• Partner with quality and other machining leaders to resolve production issues, improve throughput, and optimize job routing.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Okuma CNC lathe programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Proven leadership of CNC teams with accountability for people and production results.
• Demonstrated success developing programmers and shop-floor leaders.
• Practical expertise in CNC turning, tooling, setups, and process improvement.
• CNC Swiss programming, setup, or leadership experience preferred.

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Morales Professional

At Morales Professional, we believe careers are more than jobs—they are opportunities to build better futures. As part of Morales Group, an award-winning staffing and talent solutions organization, we are committed to connecting exceptional people with organizations where they can grow, contribute, and thrive.

Morales Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.