Alta HR Consulting Group ยท 3 weeks ago
Machining Operations Manager
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $135K/yr
8+ years expAlta HR Consulting Group is seeking a Machining Operations Manager to provide leadership and direction to the manufacturing function of the company. The role involves managing CNC machining operations, ensuring product quality and efficiency, and leading staff to meet production goals.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all CNC machining operations, including mill and lathe departments
Own day-to-day shop floor execution to ensure work is performed safely, to print, and to schedule
Maintain direct visibility of execution through regular presence on the shop floor
Ensure routings, travelers, work instructions, and documentation are accurate and followed
Identify and resolve shop floor issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, or efficiency
Set production priorities and allocate labor, machines, and resources to meet customer commitments
Adjust schedules and staffing based on changing demands or constraints
Remove barriers that impact production flow and on-time delivery
Provide oversight and technical direction for CNC programming for mill and lathe operations
Ensure machining programs are accurate, approved, and aligned with routing, tooling, and quality requirements
Support programming, setup, and troubleshooting efforts as needed to maintain production flow
Review and support first article setups and machining processes to ensure manufacturability and repeatability
Be knowledgeable in machining estimating, including cycle times, setups, tooling, and labor assumptions
Support estimating and quoting activities to ensure accuracy and alignment with shop capabilities
Ensure machining processes are practical, efficient, and executable from quote through production
Directly lead, coach, and hold machining and production personnel accountable for performance
Clearly communicate expectations, priorities, and changes
Make timely operational decisions and take ownership of outcomes
Support hiring, training, performance evaluations, and corrective actions as required
Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality system requirements, and customer/regulatory obligations
Enforce standard operating procedures and consistent execution
Support audits, corrective actions, and root cause analysis
Drive continuous improvement focused on efficiency, scrap reduction, and cost control
Ensure accurate job status, labor reporting, and inventory transactions in the ERP/data collection system
Support customer commitments through on-time delivery and issue resolution
Monitor operational performance, labor utilization, and cost drivers
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in Business, Operations Management, or equivalent experience for 8-10 years managing a high-volume manufacturing environment
Experience with CAM software
Knowledge of ERP
Must be familiar with all equipment on shop floor
Proficient in MS Office products
Knowledge of process workflows, procedures, and continuous improvement methodologies required
Time management skills and ability to multi-task
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with high company contribution
Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans
401K plan with Company Match
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Company
Alta HR Consulting Group
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase