Precision Machining Plant Leader — High‑Mix/Tight‑Tolerance
ConfidentialOwn the Outcome: Lead a High‑Precision CNC Operation Location: Jerpbak Bayless — Solon, Ohio | Employment: Full-Time Why This Role Lead a fast‑paced job shop specializing in complex, multi‑axis machining. Set the bar for safety, quality, throughput, and cost in a high‑mix/low‑volume environment. Mentor a talented team of machinists and programmers while advancing CI and lean practices. What You’ll Lead Daily operations across production scheduling, machining, quality, and shipping. Team development for CNC machinists and programmers. Adherence to extremely tight tolerances and precision quality requirements. Continuous improvement to increase efficiency and reduce waste. Production planning and workflow for multi‑axis CNC lathes and mills. Safety, quality, and operational standard enforcement. Process optimization with engineering and programming. KPI tracking: productivity, machine utilization, and throughput. Staffing, training, and performance management. Quoting support, cost control, and plant profitability. Must‑Have Qualifications 7+ years in manufacturing leadership, preferably CNC machining. Strong command of multi‑axis CNC machining (mills and lathes). Hands‑on experience with tight tolerances and complex components. Proven shop operations and team management experience. Quality control, process improvement, and lean manufacturing expertise. Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and GD&T. Outstanding leadership, communication, and organization. Preferred Former CNC machinist, programmer, or manufacturing engineer. Background in job shop or high‑mix/low‑volume. ERP/MRP system familiarity. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Performance bonuses Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Retirement plan About Jerpbak Bayless We specialize in precision CNC manufacturing of complex parts, leveraging advanced multi‑axis machining to meet demanding tolerance requirements. Our culture champions craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement. Proficiency Checklist Leadership / People Management Bachelor's Degree Continuous Improvement CNC Programming Supervisory Experience Kaizen Lean Manufacturing Principles Coaching and Mentoring Experience Crane Operation ERP & MRP Systems Production Planning & Scheduling Inventory Management & Control Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Scheduling Experience Platforms & Machines CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak, Doosan, Makino) 3D Modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks) 2D Drawings (AutoCAD) CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Doosan) CAD Software (AutoCAD, Solidworks) CAM Software (Mastercam, Mazatrol) CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak) CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Doosan) Calipers and Micrometers Cylindrical Grinder Machine