Strategic CNC Operations Leader with Lean Excellence

Votaw Precision Technologies LLC; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Votaw Precision Technologies LLC, a leader in precision components for aerospace and defense, seeks an experienced Director of Operations to oversee the CNC machine shop and drive manufacturing excellence. The role requires deep technical knowledge of metal cutting, 3–5 axis machining, and a proven track record in operations leadership, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will manage staffing, equipment, tooling, processes, and cross‑functional collaboration to meet challenging

Qualifications

• Approximately 20 years of experience in the CNC machining/manufacturing industry.
• Experience as a Shop Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Production Manager, or Director of Operations.
• Experience managing multiple shifts and 24/7 operations
• Experience with complex, tight-tolerance, or high-value machined components.
• Experience with 5-axis machining and advanced CNC manufacturing.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and production scheduling systems.
• Experience managing capital equipment purchases and machine capacity planning.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, or other high-precision manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to machining, programming, production, quality, maintenance, and other shop personnel.
• Establish and maintain a culture of technical excellence, accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the CNC machine shop.
• Ensure the shop has the appropriate personnel, equipment, tooling, processes, and resources to meet customer requirements.
• Work closely with programmers, machinists, and engineers to resolve technical machining issues.
• Evaluate machining processes and identify opportunities to improve cycle time, tool life, throughput, and quality.
• Maintain an environment where machinists, engineers, programmers continuously improve their technical capabilities.
• Responsible for weld shop, tooling assembly, and manufacturing readiness team.

Skills

CNC machining

Operations leadership

Lean manufacturing

5-axis machining

Continuous improvement

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production scheduling software

Job description

Votaw Precision Technologies LLC, a leader in precision components for aerospace and defense, seeks an experienced Director of Operations to oversee the CNC machine shop and drive manufacturing excellence. The role requires deep technical knowledge of metal cutting, 3–5 axis machining, and a proven track record in operations leadership, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will manage staffing, equipment, tooling, processes, and cross‑functional collaboration to meet challenging