Startup CNC Production Manager in Oak Ridge

BWXT

Oak Ridge (TN)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 207,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Flexible schedules
Professional development

Job summary

BWXT is looking for a Production Manager in Oak Ridge, TN, to lead high‑volume CNC machining, cleaning, and assembly operations in a greenfield startup, reporting to the CEO/COO. You will establish the workforce, start the facility from ground up, and own daily production, quality, cost, safety, and reliability performance.

Ideal candidates are seasoned manufacturing leaders with startup experience in fast-paced, highly technical environments and a passion for driving operational excellence and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 12–15 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead facility commissioning including equipment installation, tooling readiness, process qualification, and production verification across CNC machining, cleaning, and assembly operations.
  • Build and operate the 2-shift production schedule and coordinate 3-shift maintenance operations to maximize equipment availability.
  • Own daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing output performance against the 50,000 units/year plan.
  • Govern preventive maintenance programs and maintenance inventory strategies.

Skills

Leadership
CNC machining
Maintenance Mgmt
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Budgeting
Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

ERP/MES systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Plex)

Job description

BWXT is looking for a Production Manager in Oak Ridge, TN, to lead high‑volume CNC machining, cleaning, and assembly operations in a greenfield startup, reporting to the CEO/COO. You will establish the workforce, start the facility from ground up, and own daily production, quality, cost, safety, and reliability performance.

Ideal candidates are seasoned manufacturing leaders with startup experience in fast-paced, highly technical environments and a passion for driving operational excellence and

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