Production Manager - Aerospace Manufacturer

Union Machine Company Inc; Groveland (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Union Machine Company, Inc. in Groveland, MA is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in a precision CNC environment.

You will drive workflow, schedules, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement on the shop floor. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, deep knowledge of CNC turning and milling, and a proven track

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong CNC turning, milling, setups, tooling knowledge.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily shop floor operations across CNC turning, milling, grinding, and assembly.
• Manage production schedules, establish priorities, and ensure jobs progress through manufacturing efficiently.
• Lead and support machinists.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, equipment constraints, and scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Service to meet delivery commitments.
• Monitor production performance, labor efficiency, machine utilization, and work-in-process.
• Drive accountability for production schedules, productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce setup times, and increase throughput.
• Support workforce planning, cross-training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive manufacturing environment.

Skills

Leadership

CNC turning

CNC milling

Machining processes

ERP/MRP

Team mentoring

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Production Manager – Precision CNC Manufacturing

Union Machine Company, Inc.
Location: Groveland, MA
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

About Us

Union Machine Company is an established aerospace and defense manufacturer specializing in precision-machined aircraft engine components. We support leading aerospace OEMs and the U.S. Department of Defense with complex machining, manufacturing, and assembly services.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, improve workflow, and drive on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily shop floor operations across CNC turning, milling, grinding, and assembly.
• Manage production schedules, establish priorities, and ensure jobs progress through manufacturing efficiently.
• Lead and support machinists.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, equipment constraints, and scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Service to meet delivery commitments.
• Monitor production performance, labor efficiency, machine utilization, and work-in-process.
• Drive accountability for production schedules, productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce setup times, and increase throughput.
• Support workforce planning, cross-training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in precision CNC machining.
• Strong understanding of CNC turning, milling, machine setups, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules, personnel, and competing priorities.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-precision manufacturing environments preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to make timely decisions, hold teams accountable, and work effectively across departments.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality requirements is a plus.

What We're Looking For We need a leader who understands the shop floor, takes ownership of production results, and knows how to keep work moving.

The ideal candidate is visible on the floor, communicates clearly, anticipates problems, and works directly with the team to resolve them. This position requires someone who can balance daily production demands with longer-term improvements in efficiency, capacity, and delivery performance.

Why Join Union Machine?

• Established aerospace manufacturer with a long history in precision machining.
• Diverse manufacturing capabilities and challenging technical work.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on operational performance.
• Direct involvement in production decisions and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.

Union Machine Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.