Job Title: Machining and Technology Manager

Location: Suffolk, VA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 annually (based on experience)

Company Introduction

This role is with a long-standing staffing firm that has spent more than 30 years supporting light-industrial and manufacturing employers nationwide. Known for its high-energy, performance-focused culture and award-winning teams, the company offers a fast-paced setting where driven professionals can grow and make a measurable impact. This position is ideal for a proven staffing sales leader ready to run a branch and drive strong, sustainable growth.

Role Overview

The Machining & Technology Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of machine shop operations, including production planning, personnel leadership, quality control, process development, and technology management. This role ensures that production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments are consistently met while supporting cost control and profitability objectives.

This position requires a hands-on leader with strong machining expertise, technical problem-solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset within a manufacturing environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily machine shop operations to meet production schedules, quality requirements, and delivery commitments
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) across machining operations
• Monitor and manage labor utilization, tooling costs, scrap rates, overtime, and equipment maintenance expenses
• Support quoting activities, cost-reduction initiatives, and overall shop profitability goals
• Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate machinists, programmers, and support staff
• Enforce shop policies, performance standards, and safety procedures
• Develop individualized training and skills-development plans for operators
• Ensure all machined parts meet engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Enforce inspection procedures and corrective actions for nonconforming parts
• Enforce safety programs including machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and OSHA compliance

Required Background

• 5 + years of proven experience managing machine shop or machining operations in a manufacturing environment
• Strong technical knowledge of CNC machining, programming, tooling, and shop workflows
• Experience supervising and leading machinists, programmers, and production teams
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Demonstrated experience with process improvement, cost control, and operational efficiency
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of safety standards and OSHA regulations in a machine shop environment

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive Base Salary
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off including vacation, personal days, and holidays.
• Cell phone reimbursement, mileage allowance, and paid travel expenses.
• Referral incentives and career advancement opportunities.
• Ability to inherit and expand an established client portfolio after milestone achievements.