Machine Shop Manager

Los Angeles, CAfull timeOn Site

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Machine Shop Manager at Generalmatter · LumiJobs

senior

$110k–$140k

H1B: no

Generalmatter Machine Shop Manager responsible for managing daily machining, fabrication, and CNC production operations. Directly supervises machinists, operators, fabricators, and CNC programmers to meet production schedules and quality standards.

Responsibilities

We’re standing up a new manufacturing facility and need a Machine Shop Manager to own the floor. You’ll run day-to-day machining, fabrication, and CNC production, translating the production schedule into completed parts while directly managing machinists, machine operators, fabricators, and CNC programmers. This is a hands-on leadership role — you’ll drive machine utilization, on-time completion, and scrap reduction, and in the rare moment the team needs it, you’re not above jumping on a machine yourself to keep parts moving. If you want to run a shop floor instead of just watching a dashboard, this is that role.
Manage daily machine shop operations across machining, fabrication, and CNC production, translating the production schedule into completed parts.
Directly oversee Machinists, Machine Operators, Fabricators, and CNC Programmers.
Drive machine utilization/OEE, on-time schedule completion, and scrap and rework reduction.
Partner with Automation & Controls on changeovers and with Quality on inspection handoffs.
Hold machine utilization, quality, and safety standards on the shop floor.
Be willing to jump on a machine yourself in the rare instance the team needs an extra set of hands to keep production moving.

Qualification

Experience with MESWorking knowledge of OEEAdditional Requirements

Required

Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or trade certification in machining/manufacturing a plus.
7+ years in a CNC machine shop environment, including direct supervision of machinists, operators, and fabricators.

Preferred

Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment, with a resourceful approach to delivering under tight timelines or budget constraints.
Hands-on CNC machining or fabrication experience — able to run a mill or lathe, not just manage from the office.
Experience with MES, ERP, or CMMS systems for job routing, production tracking, and machine maintenance.
Direct experience standing up or scaling a new or growing machine shop.
Working knowledge of OEE, changeover reduction, and shop floor scheduling practices.
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, or nuclear) is a plus.
Additional Requirements
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.