Production Manager

Advantage Technical; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

HSA

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Beverly, MA is seeking a results-driven Production Manager to lead a precision CNC manufacturing team, driving safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will coach machinists and operators, partner with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance, and champion Lean and continuous improvement to boost productivity and cut waste.

This direct-hire role offers a competitive $120k-$135k salary plus benefits and opportunities for leadership growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing in a CNC or precision environment.
• Knowledge of Lean, continuous improvement, and production management best practices.
• Experience with ERP systems and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations focusing on safety, quality, efficiency.
• Develop machinists, operators, team leads, and staff.
• Drive productivity, schedule attainment, labor efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance to resolve issues.
• Monitor KPIs, metrics, and capacity to support goals.
• Champion Lean, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Coach and develop workforce through training and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, safety standards, and policies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Production management

Cross-functional leadership

ERP systems

KPI tracking

Workforce development

Continuous improvement

Job description

Production Manager - Precision Manufacturing

Beverly, MA | Direct Hire | $120,000-$135,000

Ready to lead a high-performing manufacturing team and make a direct impact on production, quality, and operational success? We're seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations within a precision CNC machining environment. This is a key leadership opportunity for a results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and driving operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Manage and develop machinists, machine operators, team leads, and production support staff.
• Drive productivity, schedule attainment, labor efficiency, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance teams to solve production challenges and improve performance.
• Monitor KPIs, manufacturing metrics, and capacity planning to support business goals.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Support workforce development through coaching, training, cross-training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, safety standards, and company policies.

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading manufacturing operations in a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and production management best practices.
• Proven success improving productivity, quality, throughput, and operational performance.
• Experience with ERP systems, KPI tracking, workforce development, and cross-functional leadership.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

Benefits vary by client and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

If you're ready to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career and drive meaningful results in a growing precision manufacturing operation, and bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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