CNC Production Manager JN -102026-182399

Goodwin Recruiting; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing contribution

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a CNC Production Manager in Huntersville, NC to lead daily two-shift CNC production and develop a 15-person team. You will balance safety, quality, efficiency and customer delivery while scaling operations as the company grows.

The role requires strong hands-on machining, ISO environment experience, and ERP/MRP proficiency. A technical education or bachelor’s degree is a plus and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on CNC machining background with mills, lathes, setup, and programming.
• Previous supervision or management of machining/production employees.
• Experience with production scheduling, staffing, machine capacity, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Experience in an ISO manufacturing environment.
• Computer proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and daily production use.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety, KPIs, Lean, and 5S.
• Collaborative leadership with ability to delegate, train, and mentor.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily CNC production across two shifts, balancing safety, quality, and delivery.
• Manage and develop a team of about 15 production employees.
• Build production schedules and coordinate staffing, equipment, and workflow.
• Provide hands-on machining support and resolve production issues with quality staff.
• Delegate responsibilities and cross-train employees; document processes to build capability.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in productivity, cost control, and shop organization.
• Support ERP tool adoption on the shop floor with barcode scanning and tablets.
• Evaluate equipment needs and justify investments; assist installation of new machinery.
• Partner with leadership to expand capacity and scale processes.

Skills

CNC machining

supervision/management

production scheduling

Lean principles

5S

communication

training/mentoring

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering/technical)

Technical education

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

CNC Production Manager – Huntersville, NC

A growing precision manufacturer is seeking a CNC Production Manager to lead its machining operation and develop its team. This is a visible leadership role in a small company, combining time on the production floor with responsibility for scheduling, performance, and continuous improvement. With new equipment being added and production systems advancing, this is an opportunity to help shape how the operation grows.

CNC Production Manager Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, based on experience
• Management bonus opportunity tied to individual KPIs and company performance
• Company profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k)
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement

CNC Production Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on CNC machining background, including experience with mills, lathes, setup, and programming
• Previous supervision or management of machining and production employees; experienced supervisors ready for broader responsibility are encouraged to apply
• Experience with production scheduling, staffing, machine capacity, quality, and on-time delivery
• Experience working in an ISO manufacturing environment
• Computer proficiency and experience using ERP or MRP systems in daily production
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, production KPIs, Lean principles, and 5S
• A collaborative leadership style with demonstrated ability to delegate, train, mentor, and share technical knowledge
• Clear, honest communication and the ability to work effectively with shop-floor employees, office staff, customers, and company leadership
• Precision machining experience preferred
• Technical education or a Bachelors degree is a plus

CNC Production Manager Responsibilities

• Lead daily CNC production across two shifts, balancing safety, quality, efficiency, and customer delivery requirements
• Manage and develop a team of approximately 15 production employees
• Build production schedules and coordinate staffing, equipment, and workflow to meet changing priorities
• Provide hands-on machining support and partner with quality staff to resolve production issues
• Delegate responsibilities, cross-train employees, and document processes to build team capability
• Monitor production KPIs and lead practical improvements in productivity, cost control, and shop organization
• Support shop-floor adoption of ERP tools, including barcode scanning and workstation tablets for real-time production reporting
• Help evaluate equipment needs, justify investments, and support installation of new machinery
• Partner with company leadership to expand capacity and build processes that support continued growth

, $110,000 - $140,000,