CNC Production Manager: Aerospace Precision Leader

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k

Employee Incentive Programs

Employee Reimbursement Programs

Job summary

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. in Chicopee, MA, seeks a Production Manager to lead three-shift CNC machining operations for turbine components, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time delivery.

You will supervise Tech Leads, coordinate with planning, engineering, and maintenance, and drive continuous improvement on quality and cost. Responsibilities include scheduling, KPI tracking (OEE, scrap, downtime), safety compliance, and mentoring shop floor teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a CNC machining environment, ideally within aerospace, power generation, or precision turbine component manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing multi-shift (24/7 or near-continuous) production operations.
• Experience supervising working leads or supervisors, with a demonstrated track record of developing frontline leadership talent.
• Solid working knowledge of CNC machining processes (multi-axis milling and turning), tooling, and precision-machined component manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001, and with formal nonconformance / corrective action processes.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping).
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office/Excel).
• Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to motivate and hold accountable teams working across multiple shifts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with the General Manager, peers, customers, and shop-floor personnel.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under time pressure.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across three shifts and adjust plans quickly in response to schedule, quality, or equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day production operations for CNC machining of turbine airfoils, seals, diaphragms, and related hardware across all three shifts.
• Foster strong customer relationships by ensuring satisfaction, timely communication, and issue resolution.
• Directly supervise, coach, and develop the Tech Leads on each shift; hold regular shift hand-off and communication meetings to ensure alignment on priorities, open issues, and safety concerns.
• Build and manage production schedules in coordination with planning, sales, and engineering to meet customer delivery commitments and optimize machine and labor utilization.
• Monitor and drive KPIs including on-time delivery, OEE/machine utilization, scrap and rework rates, labor efficiency, and safety incident rates; lead corrective action when targets are missed.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to resolve nonconformances, support root cause / corrective action activities, and maintain compliance with applicable quality systems (ISO 9001) and customer specifications.
• Work with Maintenance to prioritize CNC machine uptime, preventive maintenance schedules, and capital equipment needs; elevate equipment issues that put schedule or safety at risk.
• Coordinate with Materials/Supply Chain and Purchasing to ensure raw material, tooling, and fixture availability supports the production plan.
• Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies, and lead incident investigation and prevention efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methods to improve throughput, reduce waste, and lower unit costs.
• Manage staffing levels, overtime, and shift coverage across three shifts; participate in hiring, onboarding, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions for production staff.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of production documentation, travelers/routers, and data entry in the ERP/MRP system.
• Provide regular reporting on production performance, staffing, and operational issues to the General Manager and participate in facility leadership meetings
• Maintain a visible, hands-on presence on the shop floor across shifts, including regular off-hours and weekend coverage as business needs require.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

CNC machining

Production planning

Lean/Six Sigma

ERP/MRP proficiency

Quality systems knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. in Chicopee, MA, seeks a Production Manager to lead three-shift CNC machining operations for turbine components, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time delivery.

You will supervise Tech Leads, coordinate with planning, engineering, and maintenance, and drive continuous improvement on quality and cost. Responsibilities include scheduling, KPI tracking (OEE, scrap, downtime), safety compliance, and mentoring shop floor teams.