CNC Manager

3% Dollar for Dollar 401k match, 50% match up to 5%

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Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a California-based manufacturer of high-end kitchen faucets and accessories, combining precision engineering, quality materials, and skilled craftsmanship. The company designs and manufactures its products in-house, with a focus on durable, precision-machined components, distinctive finishes, and quality standards. Its products serve customers looking for premium kitchen fixtures built for both performance and design.

Why join us?

• direct hire
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 3% 401k match dollar for dollar, 5% up to 50% match
• two weeks PTO
• granted sick leave
• holidays

Job Details

# CNC Manager
**Location:** Murrieta, CA
**Salary:** $115,000–$140,000 annually, with flexibility up to $165,000 for highly qualified candidates

## About the Company

Our client is a California-based manufacturer of premium kitchen fixtures and accessories. The company combines precision machining, engineering, and skilled craftsmanship to produce high-quality metal components and finished products.

## About the Role

Our client is seeking a CNC Manager to lead its machining department, oversee daily shop operations, and drive improvements in productivity, quality, and equipment performance. This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced CNC professional who understands programming and machining processes and can translate that technical knowledge into measurable operational results.

## Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop CNC machinists and machine operators while overseeing daily production priorities and workflow.
• Manage production schedules, work orders, staffing, overtime, materials, and tooling requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), scrap, downtime, setup efficiency, and labor productivity.
• Identify opportunities to increase machine capacity, improve throughput, reduce waste, and minimize production errors.
• Apply CNC programming and machining expertise to troubleshoot issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and machine readiness.
• Evaluate opportunities to bring outsourced machining operations in-house to improve cost, quality, and lead times.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, purchasing, production planning, and senior management to meet delivery and performance goals.
• Establish and maintain safe work practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

## Qualifications

• Extensive CNC machining and programming experience, ideally 15+ years working with metal components.
• Strong understanding of CNC programming, machine setup, troubleshooting, and machining processes.
• Experience with CNC mills, lathes, mill-turn equipment, Swiss machines, or other precision machining equipment. Multi-axis experience is a plus.
• Previous experience in a machine shop, job shop, or contract manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of production scheduling, tooling, materials planning, and manufacturing cost control.
• Ability to use operational metrics to identify problems, improve efficiency, and increase production capacity.
• Leadership or supervisory experience managing machinists, operators, or technical manufacturing teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Relevant technical education or equivalent manufacturing experience.

## Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $115,000–$140,000, with flexibility up to $165,000 for candidates with exceptional CNC programming and leadership experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off, with accrual beginning on the first day of employment.
• Paid sick time.

## What Makes This Opportunity Different?

This role offers the opportunity to lead an established machining operation while directly influencing production efficiency, equipment utilization, manufacturing quality, and long-term shop capacity. The ideal candidate brings both technical CNC expertise and the ability to lead a team toward measurable results.

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