CNC Shop Manager: Lead Operations & Lean Improvement

Smart Resources Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Resources Group is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Manager to oversee CNC machining operations, lead shop personnel, and drive safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. The role requires strong machining knowledge, leadership, and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities include mentoring machinists, managing production schedules, and coordinating with Engineering, Planning, and Sales to align capacity with customer needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of CNC machining or manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of machine shop leadership/management experience.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, fixturing, and inspection practices.
• Experience managing production schedules, shop capacity, labor, and resources.
• Knowledge of OEE, throughput, cycle time, quality, and production performance metrics.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and machine uptime programs.
• Experience with capital equipment planning, vendor management, and machine installations
• Aerospace, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Lead daily machine shop operations to ensure production, quality, and delivery goals are achieved.
• Manage and mentor machinists and machine operators.
• Monitor shop performance metrics, throughput, capacity, and efficiency.
• Coordinate production schedules and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S programs.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability.
• Partner with Engineering, Planning, and Sales to communicate capacity and production timelines.
• Support capital equipment planning, machine upgrades, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Skills

CNC machining

Shop leadership

GD&T reading

Lean manufacturing

Preventive maintenance

Capital equipment planning

Vendor management

Regulated manufacturing

Job description

Smart Resources Group is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Manager to oversee CNC machining operations, lead shop personnel, and drive safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. The role requires strong machining knowledge, leadership, and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities include mentoring machinists, managing production schedules, and coordinating with Engineering, Planning, and Sales to align capacity with customer needs.