Demo

MACHINE SHOP OPERATIONS MANAGER

WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY MASTER
Crookston, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2026

Machine Shop Operations Manager – CNC & Manufacturing

For Experienced Managers or Shop Leaders Ready for the Next Step

Are you an experienced Machine Shop Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, or CNC Leader — or a Lead Machinist or Team Lead ready to step into full operations management?

Join a company with a family-style culture where people are supported, respected, and given room to grow. We even offer $400 per month in childcare reimbursement because we know life doesn’t stop when you come to work.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead daily machine shop operations across shifts
  • Oversee CNC mills, lathes, and manual machines
  • Manage production schedules, workflow, and priorities
  • Coach and develop machinists, operators, and supervisors
  • Drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

  • 5 years in machining or manufacturing
  • 3 years in a supervisor, manager, or lead role
  • CNC setup or strong technical background
  • Ready to own results and lead people

Why This Role

  • Family-style culture with leadership that knows your name
  • $400/month childcare reimbursement
  • Real decision-making authority
  • Opportunity to step into management or expand your leadership impact

📍 Ideal for candidates seeking machine shop manager, CNC manager, manufacturing supervisor, or operations leadership roles.

👉 Apply today and take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career.

 

 

 

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience: High School diploma required; technical degree or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial management preferred.

 

Desired Education and Experience: Minimum 5 – 7 years of experience in machining or manufacturing with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

 

  • Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping and movement throughout a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, oversee hands-on process inspections and visually inspect parts and tooling.
  • Exposure to noise, coolant, and machine shop hazards.
  • Required use of PPE includes safety glasses, steel toed boots, and hearing protection.

 

Salary : $67,637 - $101,497

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a MACHINE SHOP OPERATIONS MANAGER?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the MACHINE SHOP OPERATIONS MANAGER career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$83,358 - $103,871
Income Estimation: 
$91,138 - $115,157
Income Estimation: 
$112,499 - $156,869
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY MASTER

  • WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY MASTER Manitowoc, WI
  • Operations Manager – Manitowoc Pattern and Machining Manitowoc, WI We are looking for an Operations Manager to step into a high-visibility, high-impact env... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY MASTER Wabash, IN
  • Now Hiring: Finish Room Assembler Join a team where precision and craftsmanship matter. We’re looking for detail-oriented individuals to assemble and finis... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY MASTER Manitowoc, WI
  • CMM Operator – Manitowoc Pattern & Machining (MP&M) Manitowoc, WI Due to an internal transfer, we are searching for a CMM Operator to join our Quality Assu... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY MASTER Wabash, IN
  • We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our growing manufacturing team. This role is critical in ensuring our products meet... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other MACHINE SHOP OPERATIONS MANAGER jobs in the Crookston, MN area that may be a better fit.

  • WM GRAND FORKS, ND
  • Position Hours: This role begins at 5:00am. I. Job Summary This role is responsible for Onboarding, Developing, Coaching, Mentoring, and Performance Manage... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Lost Limb Logging & Tree Service LLC Grand Forks, ND
  • Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Operations Manager to lead and support daily operations for our lawn care, snow removal, and fertil... more
  • 27 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!