Production Manager

W3Global; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Onsite work

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee the entire production lifecycle—from customer requests and proposals to production, WIP tracking, delivery, and invoicing. The role emphasizes CNC machining, machine programming, blueprint interpretation, and translating customer needs into machining requirements.

The ideal candidate will understand shop-floor processes, manage multiple jobs, and coordinate with leadership to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Production Management or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining and CNC programming.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/engineering drawings.
• Convert customer requirements into machining specifications.
• Experience managing jobs from RFQ to final delivery.
• Understanding of shop-floor production processes and WIP tracking.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and coordination with stakeholders.
• Hands-on manufacturing knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review customer RFQs and quotes.
• Develop and process proposals based on requirements.
• Manage from quotation through production and delivery.
• Prepare and maintain shop travelers and production docs.
• Track WIP and monitor production status.
• Coordinate with shop personnel to meet schedules.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Translate drawings into machining requirements.
• Apply CNC programming knowledge to support production.
• Identify and resolve production or machining issues.
• Coordinate final delivery and invoicing.
• Communicate status and priorities with leadership.
• Ensure customer specs, quality, and delivery targets are met.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Manufacturing processes

RFQ management

WIP tracking

Production management

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Onsite

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Start Date: Immediate

Reports To: President

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen

Position Summary

Our Client is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee the complete production lifecycle, from receiving customer requests and preparing proposals through production, WIP tracking, final delivery, and invoicing.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of CNC machining, CNC machine programming, blueprint reading, and manufacturing processes, with the ability to translate customer and engineering requirements into practical machining requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and review customer requests for quotes.
• Develop and process proposals based on customer requirements.
• Manage the process from quotation and contract through production and final delivery.
• Prepare and maintain shop travelers and related production documentation.
• Track work-in-progress (WIP) and monitor production status.
• Coordinate with shop personnel to ensure jobs are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Translate blueprint requirements into appropriate machining and production requirements.
• Apply knowledge of CNC machine programming and machining processes to support production.
• Identify and resolve production or machining issues.
• Coordinate final product delivery and invoicing.
• Communicate production status, priorities, and issues directly with company leadership.
• Ensure customer specifications, quality standards, and delivery requirements are met.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in Production Management, Manufacturing Management, or a similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of CNC machining and CNC programming.
• Ability to confidently read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Ability to convert technical drawings and customer requirements into machining requirements.
• Experience managing manufacturing jobs from RFQ through final delivery.
• Understanding of shop-floor production processes and WIP tracking.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs, priorities, and customer requirements simultaneously.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Background

• Experience in a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on understanding of machining processes and shop operations.
• Experience working directly with customers on RFQs and production requirements.
• Experience preparing shop travelers and managing production documentation.
• Ability to bridge the gap between customer requirements, engineering/blueprints, CNC programming, and shop-floor execution.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be available to work full-time onsite in Santa Ana, CA.
• Must be available for an immediate start.
• Position reports directly to the President.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidate will be a hands-on manufacturing/production professional with CNC machining knowledge, rather than a general production supervisor. They should be comfortable reviewing customer RFQs, understanding blueprints, determining machining requirements, coordinating shop travelers and WIP, and following the job through to delivery and invoicing.