Overview

At a glanceCompany: ConfidentialLocation: Westford, MA 01886Pay: $175,000 - $190,000/yearJob Type: Full TimeExperience: 10+ yearsMachines: Automated Swiss screw machines (Citizen, Miyano) Why this job is worth considering This is a full P&L General Manager role over a high-volume, low-mix precision Swiss-machining operation serving medical, semiconductor and aerospace & defense customers. The site runs more than two dozen automated Swiss screw machines and needs a leader who is genuinely data-oriented - someone who thinks in metrics and is comfortable bringing in machine-monitoring software rather than running the site on gut feel. Leadership works closely with a broader group of sister operating companies, with shared sales, finance, HR, IT and capital-planning support behind an individually-run site. What you'll be doing Own the site's P&L, cash flow, operating plan and forecast Drive throughput, machine utilization and labor efficiency across a high-volume, low-mix Swiss-machining operation Bring a data-driven approach to performance management, including evaluating and using machine-monitoring software Personally ensure quotations are accurate and reflect true cost, capacity and profitability - accurate quoting is a key responsibility of this role Maintain ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and audit readiness Lead customer relationships and partner with the broader group's commercial organization on new business and diversification Build, coach and retain a capable leadership team What we're looking forRequired Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, business or a related field; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered 10+ years of progressively responsible manufacturing experience, including 5+ years of leadership experience with P&L and organizational-performance responsibility Demonstrated experience managing a manufacturing operation or business unit with meaningful P&L responsibility Strong understanding of machining economics - labor and overhead utilization, capacity planning, quoting and capital investment Experience interpreting financial statements, budgets, forecasts and operational performance metrics Experience leading and developing salaried and hourly employees Preferred Experience leading a precision-machining, Swiss machining or similarly technical manufacturing operation Familiarity with Citizen, Tornos or comparable CNC Swiss-style equipment Experience serving medical, semiconductor, aerospace & defense or other highly regulated, demanding markets Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100D and customer-specific quality requirements Experience with ERP systems, production scheduling, job costing and data-driven performance management - JobBoss experience is a plus Background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, automation and lights-out production Experience integrating or operating within a multi-site or private-equity-backed manufacturing organization Pay, benefits and schedule $175,000-$190,000 per year, based on experience. Full-time, on-site leadership role. About This Employer and Apply This employer is a precision Swiss-style CNC machining operating company serving medical, semiconductor and aerospace & defense customers, presented here on a confidential basis. It is part of a larger group of CNC machining operating companies, giving this site access to shared technical resources and commercial relationships while running its own P&L. This role reports to the parent organization's CEO. Apply through hireCNC on a confidential basis - qualified candidates will be contacted directly by hireCNC's recruiter for this search.