Production Manager Job at LHH in Indianapolis

LHH is seeking a Production Manager for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a machining manufacturing client located in Indianapolis, IN. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established yet still growing organization that produces incredibly precise machined components. In this role, you will manage a small production team and oversee all CNC machining and manufacturing activities within your facility. Compensation is commensurate with experience and ranges between $100,000–$115,000 per year plus bonus and includes incredibly affordable medical insurance options, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan.***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage all CNC machining and production personnel, ensuring machinists and CNC operators remain focused on tasks and properly prioritizes customer orders.
• Oversee daily production activities, with a strong emphasis on CNC machining operations (mills and lathes), and ensure all work meets stringent quality standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for machinists—answering questions, supporting setups, and troubleshooting technical issues on the floor.
• Conduct root cause analysis to resolve process-related stoppages, prevent production delays, and eliminate recurrence of non-conformance issues.
• Lead initiatives to reduce downtime, eliminate scrap/waste, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Evaluate and implement strategies to improve organization, efficiency, and throughput in CNC machining operations.
• Plan, monitor, and evaluate employee performance; provide coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions, and handle hiring/firing as needed.
• Collaborate with the management team to assess and determine staffing needs, especially as they relate to skilled machinists and CNC programmers.
• Manage change, inventory control, and ensure proper distribution of inventory for any discontinued, damaged, or obsolete items.
• Communicate daily movement of materials from production to distribution areas, maintaining clear updates with customers and suppliers.
• Remain in compliance with Quality Assurance and Safety standards at all times.
• Stay abreast of industry trends.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have 5+ years of experience with CNC machining (ideally having firsthand experience operating and/or programming CNC machines, mills, and/or lathes) and have the pre-requisite knowledge to answer technical questions and support/coach a team of CNC professionals on how to achieve very tight tolerances
• Minimum of 8 years of experience within a manufacturing environment is required
• Minimum of 5 years of Production Management experience overseeing a production team within a manufacturing environment is required
• Ideal candidates will possess a Six Sigma Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing experience
• Must have experience with production scheduling and understand how materials flow efficiently through a manufacturing facility
• Must have knowledge of quality standards and health & safety practices and regulations
• Must be a natural problem-solver who possesses excellent communication skills
• Must have intermediate or advanced skills using Excel
• ***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***

If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Production Manager job with a machining manufacturing client located in Indianapolis, Indiana, please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance#LHH / #JobOpening / #HiringNow / #NowHiring / #Hiring / #WorkWithUs / #JobAlert / #JobSearch / #CareerOpportunity / #HotJobs / #JoinOurTeam / #JobSeekers / #CareerGoals / #JobHunt / #JobVacancy / #ProductionPlanning / #ContinuousImprovement / #CostSavings / #OperationsManager / #ProductionSupervisor / #ProductionManager / #ManufacturingManager / #ManufacturingJobs / #CNCmachining / #PrecisionMachining / #CNCjobs / #IndustrialJobs / #IndianaJobs / #IndianapolisIN / #MidwestJobs / #USJobs

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $115,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.