Machine Shop Manager

Atlas Gunworks; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Gunworks in Mooresville, NC seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a CNC-focused production team and optimize workflow. You will coordinate schedules, allocate resources, monitor progress, and drive lean initiatives to improve efficiency and quality.

The role requires 5–10 years of supervisory experience in a CNC environment, strong knowledge of machining processes, GD&T, and ISO 9001 familiarity. A Bachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in manufacturing engineering or closely related field.
• 5–10 years of supervisory or management experience in CNC machining manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 GD&T interpretation.
• Prior machining experience and knowledge of machining processes.
• Lean manufacturing principles experience.
• Experience using MRP and related production systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Proven leadership and ability to motivate production staff.
• Ability to organize work and optimize resource use to meet delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules and allocate resources to meet company goals.
• Lead a dynamic team including CNC machinists, assemblers, and office staff.
• Organize and supervise production workflows to drive efficiency and productivity.
• Assign daily work orders to production staff to optimize resources and equipment use.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain activities from procurement to testing.
• Apply lean principles to minimize waste and improve efficiency.
• Plan, direct, and monitor production activities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor quality, scrap, and maintenance to sustain high standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Production scheduling

Lean manufacturing

MRP systems

ISO 9001 knowledge

Problem solving

Workflow analysis

Downtime reduction

Employee development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MRP software

CAD/CAM (beneficial)

Job description

• You will work closely with the team to coordinate production schedules, allocate resources, and monitor progress to meet company goals
• Your role will be crucial in maintaining a smooth and streamlined production flow while ensuring that all safety and quality requirements are adhered to

Team Leadership and Work Allocation:

• Manage a dynamic team, including CNC and manual machinists, machinery assemblers, and production office staff, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes efficiency, quality and maximum productivity
• Organize and supervise production workflows, collaborating closely with the team to drive efficiency, boost productivity, and achieve cost reductions
• Assign daily work orders to all production direct labor to ensure optimal utilization of resources, including workforce capacities, equipment availability, and vendor coordination

Supply Chain Optimization:

• Lead end-to-end supply chain management, orchestrating seamless coordination from material procurement to equipment assembly and testing
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency and minimize waste
• Plan, coordinate, and direct all production activities to achieve on-time shipment and customer delivery of high-quality parts and systems
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, and purchasing function, managing internal work, raw material ordering, and outsourced operations
• Ensure efficient and economical production at the lowest cost while maintaining high-quality standards, meeting volume requirements, adhering to inventory targets, and achieving production schedules and delivery dates

Problem Solving and Collaboration:

• Address production problems and collaborate with design engineers to enhance product manufacturability

Workflow Analysis and Downtime Reduction:

• Analyze and plan plant workflow, including machinery placement (work cells), to improve manufacturing efficiency
• Implement robust monitoring mechanisms to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and proactively take measures to exceed company goals
• Minimize downtime by coordinating maintenance and repair services, ensuring adherence to operator maintenance procedures and schedules

Employee Development and Skills Enhancement:

• Manage employee development, nurturing skills and preparing team members for future job assignments

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Support quality assurance and initiate initiatives for scrap and waste reduction

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent degree or experience
• 5-10 years of experience supervising or managing in a CNC machining manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of production machinery and machining processes
• Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (interpretation of engineering detail drawings)
• Prior machining experience, CNC programming or CAD-CAM knowledge beneficial
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing principles
• Proficiency using MRP and similar computer based technologies in a production-manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards
• Ability to lead, motivate and positively influence production workforce personnel
• Must have prior Supervisory experiences of direct labor production employees
• Must be able to organize work and effectively use MRP system and available resources to achieve customer delivery requirements