Production Manager | CNC Manufacturing

Machining Manager

Join a family-owned machining manufacturer with deep industry roots and a hands-on approach. They specialize in custom machining solutions, partnering closely with customers to solve real production challenges, not just run parts.

The business supports a wide range of industries, producing high-quality, precision components where reliability and consistency matter. Decisions are made locally, leaders are accessible, and there's a strong sense of accountability on the shop floor.

What sets them apart is how they combine technical expertise with long-term thinking. They invest in their people, equipment, and processes, and they value practical problem solving over shortcuts. It's a stable environment where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are taken seriously, and where employees can see the impact of their work every day.

Job Description

• Lead and hold full accountability for all production staff.
• Troubleshoot technical and process issues alongside the team.
• Order tooling and repair parts, work directly with vendors, improve designs, and negotiate pricing.
• Research alternative tooling and repair options to keep costs competitive.
• Design and redesign tools to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle for production staff, hiring, training, performance reviews, discipline, and terminations.
• Review production schedules to plan staffing, inventory, tooling, and workflows within budget and timing constraints.
• Build and improve production tracking and quality systems to drive efficiency.
• Partner closely with Maintenance on equipment issues and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate new equipment installs and facility modifications.
• Review prints and documentation for all updated jobs.
• Use EstiTrack to manage material flow and job readiness.
• Lead and participate in regular production meetings to keep teams aligned.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 5+ years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for operations, planning, and people.
• 5+ years of hands-on machining or tool design experience.
• Comfortable using comparators, micrometers, and standard inspection equipment.
• Experience working in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Able to inspect equipment and materials to identify root causes of defects or issues.
• Organized, adaptable, and able to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communicator.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Gmail.
• Experience working with an ERP system, preferred.

What's on Offer

• Compensation up to $90,000
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• 401K Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Up to 3 weeks PTO
• More!

Contact Connor Whitman Quote job ref JN-062026-7030879

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Location: Cleveland

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant Name: Connor Whitman

Job Reference: JN-062026-7030879