Corporate Functional Manager, Machining

Scot Forge

$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of machining or related manufacturing experience
  • Experience leading machining operations or manufacturing teams
  • Strong preference for experience in heavy manufacturing and industrial environments
  • Knowledge of CNC machining, sawing, programming concepts, and tooling
  • Proven leadership in operational improvement and talent development
  • Strong business acumen with cross-facility influence capability
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead machining and sawing operations across multiple facilities
  • Develop and implement standardized machining processes
  • Partner with Plant Managers to enhance machine performance
  • Coach and mentor technical talent for leadership development
  • Drive initiatives for continuous improvement and technology advancement
  • Serve as subject matter expert in machining and CNC programming

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned organization
  • Opportunity to influence and improve multiple manufacturing operations
  • High-visibility role impacting operational performance and growth
  • Strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and employee development
  • Long-term ownership mindset with relocation assistance
Full Job Description
Corporate Functional Manager, Machining

We9re hiring a Corporate Functional Manager, Machining to provide enterprise-wide leadership for machining and sawing operations across our manufacturing facilities.

This highly visible role is responsible for developing machining strategy, operational standards, technical capability, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. You9ll work closely with Plant Managers and functional leaders to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and capacity while supporting future growth.

This role supports operations in Spring Grove, IL, Franklin Park, IL, and Clinton, WI, and may be based at any of these locations.

What You9ll Own
  • Enterprise-wide machining and sawing strategy, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and capacity performance across machining operations
  • Development of machining leadership, technical talent, and operational best practices
  • Capital planning, equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and manufacturing technology strategies

What You9ll Do
  • Lead machining and sawing operations across multiple facilities through servant leadership
  • Develop and implement standardized machining processes, CNC programming practices, and operating procedures
  • Partner with Plant Managers and cross-functional teams to improve throughput, machine utilization, reliability, and overall performance
  • Develop leaders and technical talent through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and skills development
  • Drive continuous improvement, automation opportunities, capital investments, and technology advancements
  • Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for machining, sawing, CNC programming, and related manufacturing technologies

What We9re Looking For
  • 10+ years of machining, CNC manufacturing, metalworking, or related manufacturing experience
  • Experience leading machining operations, manufacturing teams, or technical organizations
  • Strong preference for experience in heavy manufacturing, forged products, steel, metals, aerospace, defense, or industrial environments
  • Strong knowledge of CNC machining, sawing, programming concepts, tooling, blueprint reading, and GD&T
  • Proven success leading operational improvement, developing technical talent, and driving organizational change
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to influence results across multiple facilities
  • Bachelor9s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Why Scot Forge
  • 100% employee-owned industry leader in forged and engineered metal products
  • Opportunity to influence machining operations across multiple manufacturing facilities
  • High-visibility role with significant impact on operational performance and future growth
  • Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and employee development
  • Stable, growing organization with a long-term ownership mindset and relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you9re a machining leader who enjoys developing people, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and driving operational excellence across multiple facilities, we9d like to connect.

Compensation

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k) with company match, Profit Sharing, ESOP, FSA/HSA programs, paid time off, vacation, and paid holidays.

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