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Manufacturing Operations Manager - Machine Shop- Claremont, NH

Claremont, New Hampshire Permanent USD140,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking a highly experienced manufacturing leader to oversee and drive the performance of a precision machining operation within a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead a skilled team of supervisors, CNC programmers, machinists, and production personnel while shaping the future growth, capabilities, and operational excellence of the organization.
  • New manufacturing division seeking top leadership talent
  • Opportunity to develop division and grow head count

About Our Client

Our client is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer known for designing and producing highly engineered products used across critical industries. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence, the company continues to invest in its people, technology, and manufacturing capabilities to support long-term growth.

Job Description

  • Lead and develop Production Supervisors, CNC Programmers, CNC Machinists, and Production Associates.
  • Foster a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide overall leadership for daily machine shop operations, ensuring efficient production and consistent performance.
  • Balance production priorities, staffing, equipment, and resources to meet customer requirements and delivery commitments.
  • Monitor and improve key performance indicators related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and equipment utilization.
  • Support operations within a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment serving multiple customers and product lines.
  • Partner with Engineering, Quality, Production Planning, and Program Management teams to support new product introductions and successful production launches.
  • Drive operational readiness and adapt manufacturing operations to changing customer demands and production requirements.
  • Identify, lead, and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Resolve production challenges through cross-functional collaboration and effective problem-solving.
  • Lead capital equipment planning, justification, acquisition, and implementation to support future growth and operational excellence.
  • Develop team capabilities, coach future leaders, and build a high-performing manufacturing organization.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Manufacturing Operations Manager - Machine Shop should have:

  • 10+ years of manufacturing experience with significant experience in CNC machining operations.
  • Proven leadership experience managing a machine shop environment.
  • Hands-on knowledge of CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, and precision machining processes.
  • Demonstrated success leading operations within a contract manufacturing environment.
  • Experience leading supervisors, programmers, machinists, and production teams.
  • Experience managing capital equipment (CAPEX) projects from planning through implementation.
  • Strong communication, leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead a well-established CNC machining operation with a strong reputation for quality and customer service.
  • High-visibility leadership role with significant influence over operations, team development, and strategic decision-making.
  • Ability to shape the future growth, capabilities, and performance of the manufacturing organization.
  • Ownership of major continuous improvement and capital equipment initiatives.
  • Collaborative work environment with strong cross-functional engagement across Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
  • Opportunity to build and develop high-performing teams while mentoring future manufacturing leaders.
  • Exposure to diverse manufacturing challenges within a dynamic contract manufacturing environment.
  • Competitive compensation package, including salary and performance-based incentives.
  • Comprehensive benefits package and retirement savings opportunities.
  • Long-term career growth within a stable and growing manufacturing organization.
Contact
Jack Donahue
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7067433

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Claremont
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jack Donahue
Job Reference
JN-072026-7067433
 

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