Night Shift CNC Production Leader

RiseMe; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseMe in Newark, NJ is seeking a Night Shift CNC Manager to lead night operations, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient production. You will own night shift performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, coordinating with the Day Shift CNC Manager and other teams to maintain strong operations across shifts.

You will supervise supervisors and technicians on approximately 10 CNC machines and related equipment, drive continuous improvement, and deliver daily shift reports and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including leading supervisors, team leads, and production employees.
• Hands-on leadership in CNC machining, automated manufacturing, or high-volume production.
• Proven ability to improve productivity and reduce downtime.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills for night shifts.
• Experience using production data to identify issues and drive improvements.
• Experience in cabinet/woodworking or metal/plastics manufacturing preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leads, and production employees on the night shift.
• Own night shift CNC production performance including safety, quality, output, and labor efficiency.
• Oversee multiple CNC machines and supporting equipment to meet daily goals.
• Manage staffing, overtime, workflow, and production priorities.
• Monitor downtime and partner with Maintenance to improve machine reliability.
• Address quality issues with Quality and Production teams to prevent recurrence.
• Review production data to identify opportunities to increase output and efficiency.
• Provide clear daily shift reporting and handoffs with Day Shift CNC Manager.

Skills

Leadership

CNC machining

Manufacturing leadership

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Job description

RiseMe in Newark, NJ is seeking a Night Shift CNC Manager to lead night operations, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient production. You will own night shift performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, coordinating with the Day Shift CNC Manager and other teams to maintain strong operations across shifts.

You will supervise supervisors and technicians on approximately 10 CNC machines and related equipment, drive continuous improvement, and deliver daily shift reports and