Production Manager

Employee Workplace; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Employee Workplace in Beverly, MA is seeking a Production Manager to lead a precision CNC manufacturing team, driving safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will supervise machinists, operators, and leads, while guiding productivity improvements and Lean initiatives.

The role requires strong experience in precision manufacturing, ERP usage, KPI tracking, and cross-functional leadership to optimize throughput and cost. This is a direct-hire, on-site position in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to optimize safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Develop machinists, operators, team leads, and production staff.
• Drive productivity, schedule attainment, labor efficiency, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance to resolve production issues.
• Monitor KPIs, manufacturing metrics, and capacity planning to meet goals.
• Champion Lean, continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Coach and train workforce, support cross-training and performance management.
• Ensure adherence to quality systems, safety standards, and company policies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Production Management

KPI Tracking

Cross-functional Leadership

ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge

Team Development

Tools

ERP Systems

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.