Manufacturing Leader: Lean, CNC & Operations

Uniloy INC; Tecumseh Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniloy INC is seeking a senior manufacturing leader to direct a low-volume, high-mix machine shop. You will lead strategy, production planning, scheduling, staffing, and Lean implementation to ensure safe, on-time, and cost-competitive output.

This hands-on role demands deep experience with CNC machining, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or Operations Management preferred.
• Ten+ years of progressive manufacturing experience with at least five years leading people and operations in a low-volume, high-mix environment.
• Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost in an onsite production environment.
• Substantial experience with CNC machining, milling, programming, tooling, work holding, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, kaizen, setup-reduction, and waste-reduction methods.
• Working knowledge of ISO-based quality systems and safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily machine-shop operations, including production planning, scheduling, job priorities, staffing, workflow, and resource allocation.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methods to improve flow, setup times, and cost while meeting delivery commitments.
• Provide technical leadership for CNC machining, milling, tooling, work holding, troubleshooting, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and maintenance records to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Service to support order execution and resolve risks.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Lean Six Sigma

Scheduling

Excel

Word

CAD/CAM

CNC programming

GD&T interpretation

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Associate degree or technical credential

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC programming systems

Job description

Uniloy INC is seeking a senior manufacturing leader to direct a low-volume, high-mix machine shop. You will lead strategy, production planning, scheduling, staffing, and Lean implementation to ensure safe, on-time, and cost-competitive output.

This hands-on role demands deep experience with CNC machining, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance.