Lead CNC Operations Manager, 5-Axis Milling/Turning Aerospace

Growing Groves; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Personal time

Educational opportunities

Holiday Shut-Down

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Rockford, Illinois is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager. This hands-on role involves leading a small team in CNC lathe and milling operations, ensuring production targets are met. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in aerospace. The position offers a competitive salary up to $150,000 and attractive perks including paid vacation and educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing or machining experience.
• Experience in aerospace-level manufacturing environment.
• Previous management or supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the floor and act as the site leader for your department.
• Oversee technical leadership for turning and milling operations.
• Support tool design and order necessary tooling.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and encourage 6S techniques.
• Develop the team through training and resource management.

Skills

CNC Lathes with Live Tooling

5-axis Milling

MasterCAM

Lean manufacturing

Training and development

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Rockford, Illinois is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager. This hands-on role involves leading a small team in CNC lathe and milling operations, ensuring production targets are met. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in aerospace. The position offers a competitive salary up to $150,000 and attractive perks including paid vacation and educational opportunities.