Machine Shop Manager: Lead CNC & Process Improvement

Exact Metrology; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Exact Metrology in Milwaukee is seeking a Machine Shop Manager to lead our Milwaukee machine shop and shape its future. This role keeps you connected to the shop floor while driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

You will mentor machinists, optimize processes, manage tooling and inventory, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations to deliver on-time, first-pass quality performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of precision machining experience.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Strong CNC machining background, including milling and turning.
• Experience reading blueprints and applying GD&T principles.
• Deep understanding of tooling, workholding, setups, and tight-tolerance manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily machine shop operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Oversee CNC milling, turning, horizontal machining centers, and manual machining activities.
• Support machinists with troubleshooting, problem-solving, and process improvements.
• Balance production priorities while maintaining a positive and accountable team culture.
• Promote a clean, organized, and professional shop environment.
• Standardize manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Improve setup efficiency, workflow, and machine utilization.
• Optimize tooling, feeds, speeds, and cycle times.
• Reduce downtime, scrap, and process variation.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive measurable productivity and operational excellence improvements.
• Coach, mentor, and develop machinists; build technical capabilities.
• Lead by example through a consistent shop-floor presence.

Skills

Leadership

CNC machining

Blueprints & GD&T

Problem-solving

Team development

Lean manufacturing

Tools

FANUC controls

Mastercam

G-code programming

CAM programming

Horizontal machining centers

Job description

Exact Metrology in Milwaukee is seeking a Machine Shop Manager to lead our Milwaukee machine shop and shape its future. This role keeps you connected to the shop floor while driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

You will mentor machinists, optimize processes, manage tooling and inventory, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations to deliver on-time, first-pass quality performance.