Corporate Functional Manager, Machining

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Spring Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Hearing

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) with company match

Profit Sharing

ESOP

FSA/HSA programs

paid time off

vacation

paid holidays

Job summary

Scot Forge, a leader in forged and engineered metal products, seeks a Corporate Functional Manager, Machining to drive enterprise-wide machining and sawing excellence. You will set strategy, standards, and capabilities across multiple facilities, partnering with plant leadership to raise safety, quality, and throughput.

The role focuses on developing leadership, implementing standardized CNC processes, and advancing automation and manufacturing technology to sustain growth and operational

Qualifications

10+ years of machining, CNC manufacturing, metalworking, or related manufacturing experience.
Experience leading machining operations, manufacturing teams, or technical organizations.
Strong knowledge of CNC machining, sawing, programming concepts, tooling, blueprint reading, and GD&T.
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide machining and sawing strategy, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop standardized machining processes, CNC programming practices, and operating procedures.
Partner with Plant Managers and cross-functional teams to improve throughput, machine utilization, reliability, and performance.
Develop leaders and technical talent through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and skills development.
Drive continuous improvement, automation opportunities, capital investments, and technology advancements.
Serve as the enterprise SME for machining, sawing, CNC programming, and related manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Machining leadership

CNC machining

Sawing

Programming concepts

Tooling

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Operational improvement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

None

Job description

Lead Machining Excellence. Drive Performance. Shape the Future.

At Scot Forge, we manufacture high-performance forged components for some of the world's most demanding industries. With more than 130 years of success, $600M+ in revenue, and 100% employee ownership, we offer more than a job, we offer the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

We're hiring a Corporate Functional Manager, Machining to provide enterprise-wide leadership for machining and sawing operations across our manufacturing facilities.

This highly visible role is responsible for developing machining strategy, operational standards, technical capability, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. You'll work closely with Plant Managers and functional leaders to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and capacity while supporting future growth.

This role supports operations in Spring Grove, IL, Franklin Park, IL, and Clinton, WI, and may be based at any of these locations.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to influence manufacturing performance across an entire enterprise.

We're looking for a leader who can drive transformational change while maintaining a deep understanding of machining operations. Success means building a machining organization that is safe, scalable, efficient, and capable of consistently delivering strong operational results.

What You'll Own

Enterprise-wide machining and sawing strategy, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
Safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and capacity performance across machining operations
Development of machining leadership, technical talent, and operational best practices
Capital planning, equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and manufacturing technology strategies

What You'll Do

Lead machining and sawing operations across multiple facilities through servant leadership
Develop and implement standardized machining processes, CNC programming practices, and operating procedures
Partner with Plant Managers and cross-functional teams to improve throughput, machine utilization, reliability, and overall performance
Develop leaders and technical talent through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and skills development
Drive continuous improvement, automation opportunities, capital investments, and technology advancements
Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for machining, sawing, CNC programming, and related manufacturing technologies

What We're Looking For

10+ years of machining, CNC manufacturing, metalworking, or related manufacturing experience
Experience leading machining operations, manufacturing teams, or technical organizations
Strong preference for experience in heavy manufacturing, forged products, steel, metals, aerospace, defense, or industrial environments
Strong knowledge of CNC machining, sawing, programming concepts, tooling, blueprint reading, and GD&T
Proven success leading operational improvement, developing technical talent, and driving organizational change
Strong business acumen with the ability to influence results across multiple facilities
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Why Scot Forge

100% employee-owned industry leader in forged and engineered metal products
Opportunity to influence machining operations across multiple manufacturing facilities
High-visibility role with significant impact on operational performance and future growth
Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and employee development
Stable, growing organization with a long-term ownership mindset and relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a machining leader who enjoys developing people, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and driving operational excellence across multiple facilities, we'd like to connect.

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