Plant Manager

Gables Search Group; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected family-owned job shop as a Plant Manager overseeing CNC machining operations. You will lead a team of skilled machinists in a hands-on environment, drive quality and process improvements, and utilize your expertise in G-code programming and production scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of CNC machining and G-Code programming.
• Experience in managing a machining team in a job shop environment preferred.
• Proficient in managing schedules and juggling project priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production in a CNC machining environment.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the shop team.
• Monitor shop metrics and drive process improvements.

Skills

CNC machining

G-Code programming

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Education

BS degree in engineering or related field

5+ years of CNC leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

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Plant Manager – CNC Machining Operations

We’re hiring a seasoned CNC Plant Manager to run day-to-day operations at a well-respected, family-owned job shop. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and can manage a team while getting into the technical details of G-code programming, custom workflows, and scheduling.

If you’ve led in a machine shop, know your way around CNC controls, and still like rolling up your sleeves to solve problems on the floor, this role is built for you.

What You'll Take Charge Of

• Direct daily production in a custom machining environment
• Manage the full shop schedule to keep jobs moving and customers happy
• Provide technical guidance in CNC programming (G-Code expertise required)
• Serve as a key decision-maker for workflow, quality, and throughput
• Work cross-functionally with quoting, estimating, suppliers, and customers
• Troubleshoot complex machining issues and guide real-time fixes
• Monitor shop metrics, drive process improvements, and uphold quality standards
• Train and support a team of about 15 skilled machinists and operators
• Maintain records and production data in ERP and internal systems
  
  

Your Background

• BS degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field — or 5+ years of CNC leadership in a machining environment
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining and G-Code programming
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams in a job shop setting
• Skilled in blueprint reading, part analysis, and technical troubleshooting
• Comfortable managing schedules and juggling priorities across projects
• Proficient with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and production documentation
• Known for leading by example and building trust with your team

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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