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Plant Manufacturing Manager 📍 Matthews, NC | 💼 Full-Time | 💲 $100K–$135K DOE | ✈ Relocation AvailableOverview: Northeast Tool &amp; Manufacturing, a precision aerospace components manufacturer, is seeking a hands-on, growth-oriented Plant Manufacturing Manager. This is an ideal opportunity for a mid-level leader with strong technical and people management skills, looking to step into a higher-impact operational role.The Role: Reporting to the COO, you’ll oversee our 24/5 production floor—leading supervisors, cell leads, and a planner to drive daily operations, meet delivery targets, and continuously improve processes. You'll work cross-functionally (engineering, quality, purchasing, and shipping) to solve problems, optimize schedules, and lead from the floor—not from behind a desk.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and throughput.</li><li>Monitor and adjust schedules to meet customer demands and production goals.</li><li>Drive KPI performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.</li><li>Conduct Gemba walks to resolve bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.</li><li>Manage and develop team leads, machinists, and operators; support cross-training and performance reviews.</li><li>Champion standard work, 5S, and FOD control to sustain a high-performance environment.</li><li>Collaborate across departments to reduce downtime and meet milestones.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.</li><li>7+ years in manufacturing (preferably machining); 4+ years in leadership.</li><li>Aerospace/AS9100 experience required.</li><li>Strong knowledge of scheduling, quality, and shop-floor execution.</li><li>GD&amp;T knowledge (ASME Y14.5-2018); Six Sigma Green Belt or willing to obtain.</li></ul>Nice to Have:<ul><li>Master’s degree, Six Sigma Black Belt, or PMP.</li><li>Experience with 5-axis mills or multi-axis lathes.</li><li>Advanced GD&amp;T certification.</li></ul>What You Get:<ul><li>$100K–$140K base salary (DOE)</li><li>Relocation support</li><li>9 paid holidays (including your birthday)</li><li>4% 401(k) match, education assistance, and top-tier benefits (including onsite Nurse &amp; Pharmacist)</li><li>A fast-growing, team-driven environment focused on operational excellence</li></ul>

Northeast Tool and Manufacturing

Northeast Tool & Manufacturing

Rethinking Precision Manufacturing

Manufacturing Excellence

Multi-Axis Turning Applications

Plant Manager

Apprenticeships Available! - 2nd or 3rd Shift positions&nbsp;What You’ll Do<ul><li>Operate CNC equipment to produce high quality parts, according to blueprints and engineering models</li><li>Interpret (G-Code) programming, set up, and run CNC milling Machines or lathes.</li><li>Understand speeds &amp; feeds with an ability to align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and accessories</li><li>Responsible for selecting and installing tooling into tool posts or indexing heads</li><li>Observe numerical display on control panel and compare with data on print sheet to verify dimensional adjustments on machining cuts</li><li>Run first piece and check for conformance to specifications, complying with inspection requirements outlined by the Quality Department</li><li>Responsible for following and maintaining 5S in work area and performing total preventative maintenance activities</li><li>Load and unload raw material or parts into machining centers</li></ul>What We Are Looking For<ul><li>High School Diploma/GED</li><li>Apprenticeships Available!</li><li>1-2 years of machining experience with a familiarity of G-Code</li><li>Proven experience as an Operator in the manufacturing field</li><li>Ability to read and interpret blue prints and use gages required for measuring tight tolerances</li></ul>Even Better<ul><li>Proficiency with DMG Mori, Okuma, or Makino machine tools</li><li>Experience in use of automation in manufacturing processes</li></ul>Why Northeast Tool?<ul><li>Competitive pay</li><li>Medical/PPO Plan, dental, vision, and life insurance</li><li>Company Matched 401K (Roth and traditional)</li><li>Challenging and rewarding career</li><li>Family, team-focused working environment</li></ul>We believe the only way our company can grow is when we nurture the growth of our employees. We are committed to working hard, having fun, and making an impact in our community. Sound too good to be true? Apply today to join our team.

CNC Operator - Aerospace

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