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Manufacturing Manager - CNC
full-time•Auburn•$85k - $125k
About this role
Skills Inc., one of Washington State’s largest aerospace suppliers, offers world-class, competitively-priced products and services which exceed customer’s requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train, employ, and serve persons with disabilities and our community.
JOB SUMMARY
The Manufacturing Manager – CNC Department is responsible for leading and managing all CNC machining operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role oversees CNC leadership and machinists, and is accountable for meeting production schedules, quality standards, cost targets, and continuous improvement objectives. The Manufacturing Manager works closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to optimize machining processes and support business goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CNC Operations & Production Management
- Oversee day-to-day CNC machining operations, including milling, turning, multi-axis machining, and related processes
- Ensure production schedules are met through effective planning, staffing, and capacity management
- Monitor and manage performance metrics such as safety, quality, delivery, productivity, scrap, and uptime
- Troubleshoot production, quality, and equipment issues to minimize downtime and improve throughput
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop CNC leadership and machinists
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management for CNC personnel
- Encourage skills development, cross-training, and succession planning
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and machining best practices
- Drive adherence to quality standards, inspection requirements, and process controls
- Partner with Quality on root cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconformances
- Support internal and external audits as required
Process Improvement & Technical Excellence
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, setup optimization, and scrap reduction
- Collaborate with Engineering on CNC programming, fixturing, tooling, and process development
- Support new product introductions and machining process validation
- Drive standard work, setup documentation, and best practices across the CNC department
Equipment & Resource Management
- Partner with Maintenance to ensure proper upkeep, calibration, and reliability of CNC equipment
- Provide input on capital equipment purchases, tooling needs, and technology upgrades
- Ensure effective use of ERP/MRP systems for production tracking and reporting
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership
- Communicate production performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to plant management
- Support company-wide operational goals and strategic initiatives
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Is responsible for direct supervision of department employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge or experience working in an inclusive work environment, particularly those persons with disabilities.
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry.
- A minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience.
- Advanced computer literacy in Windows environment including MS Office experience with office 2016.
- Strong leadership skills; Able to make independent decisions based on input.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Able to plan and request resources based on a production forecast.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions based on data.
- Excellent at reading and interpreting Aerospace blue print documents.
- Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Ability to provide direction and guidance.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English through verbal communication, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology
CONFIDENTIALITY
The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years’ experience with aerospace drawings, specifications, and manufacturing or equivalent education/experience.
- 7 years supervisory experience.
ITAR – US PERSON STATUS
Due to Skills Inc.’s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed or shared by US Persons as defined by law.
A "US Person" can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Constant standing and walking throughout the workday.
- Occasionally sit at a work station throughout the workday.
- Occasionally lift or move up to 40lbs.
- Frequent repetitive motions.
- Frequently use fingers/hands/arms to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, and reach.
- Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Frequent use of Industry standard personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
- Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment.
- Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts.
- Frequent exposure to moderate noise.
Definitions:
- Constant (5-8 hrs. /shift)
- Frequent (2-5 hrs. /shift)
- Occasional (Up to 2 hrs. /shift)
SHIFT ASSIGNMENT
1st Shift; Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
TOTAL REWARDS SUMMARY
At Skills Inc., our most important partnership is the one we share with our employees. We are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents, which is why we offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) savings plan to eligible employees.
SALARY DESCRIPTION
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Skills Inc. is a self-supporting Social Enterprise and is organized as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. We have three lines of business; Aerospace Manufacturing, Aerospace Finishing, and Business Solutions, that operate in 2 locations. Skills Inc. employs over 250 people and our social mission is to train, employ and serve persons with disabilities. We accomplish our mission three ways; direct hire, vocational programs and services, and as a resource to the community.
Salary Range: $85,000-$125,000
BENEFITS SUMMARY
- Paid Vacation*
- Paid Sick
- 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution*
- Paid holidays*- prorated based on shift
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance*
- Long-term disability*
- Employee Assistance Plan
EEO and ADA STATEMENT
Skills Inc. is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite employees, participants in our services, vendors, and customers to bring their authentic selves to every interaction. We strive to represent the communities in which we serve. We aspire to see and value people across the spectrums of age, ability, gender, race, sexual orientation, perspectives, and other visible and invisible differences. Skills Inc. embraces equitable practices at the center of our daily work and believe our organization is stronger for it. Skills Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. New responsibilities, activities and duties may be modified or added at any time by a member of the management team.
For questions regarding the aforementioned information, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected].
1st Shift; Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
What you'll do
- The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading CNC machining operations, ensuring safe and efficient production while meeting quality and cost targets. This role includes overseeing staff, managing performance metrics, and collaborating with various departments to optimize processes.
About Skills Inc
Skills Inc. is a leading aerospace supplier and role model for workplace inclusion. Organized as a nonprofit social enterprise, our mission is to expand employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Skills Inc. is one of the largest aerospace employers in Washington State and one of very few companies, outside of Boeing, that provides both manufacturing and special processing (finish) of aluminum components. We benefit from an inclusive and diverse workforce—60% of us have a self-identified disability.
Those that work at Skills Inc. have high expectations of themselves, each other and view shared success as a key component of our operating philosophy—where everyone is working to their potential. Our safety and quality metrics prove this approach works.
In addition to serving the aerospace industry, we provide innovative vocational and work readiness programs aimed at helping youth and adults with disabilities achieve their employment goals.
In a highly regulated business with strict rules for compliance, we hire people for their work ethic and desire to learn. We provide top-notch training in an inclusive work environment that values teamwork and shared success. As a result of our multifaceted operations, employees can advance vocationally, technically and professionally.
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