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Relevante, Inc.

Machine Shop Manager

Paterson, NJ · On-site

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Machine Shop Manager: #1. 5-10+ years machining experience with hands-on CNC programming and operation #2. 3-5+ years leadership experience in a machine shop or ...

BRECOflex CO., L.L.C

Machine Shop Manager

Eatontown, NJ

$110K - $125K/yr

What You'll Do As the Machine Shop Manager , you will oversee daily machine shop operations while leading machinists, machine operators, and support personnel to achieve production, quality, and ...

BRECOflex CO., L.L.C

Machine Shop Manager

Eatontown, NJ · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

What You'll Do As the Machine Shop Manager , you will oversee daily machine shop operations while leading machinists, machine operators, and support personnel to achieve production, quality, and ...

BRECOflex CO., L.L.C

Machine Shop Manager

Eatontown, NJ · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

What You'll Do As the Machine Shop Manager , you will oversee daily machine shop operations while leading machinists, machine operators, and support personnel to achieve production, quality, and ...

BRECOflex CO., L.L.C

Machine Shop Manager

Eatontown, NJ

$110K - $125K/yr

What You'll Do As the Machine Shop Manager , you will oversee daily machine shop operations while leading machinists, machine operators, and support personnel to achieve production, quality, and ...

BRECOflex CO., L.L.C

Machine Shop Manager

Eatontown, NJ

$110K - $125K/yr

What You'll Do As the Machine Shop Manager , you will oversee daily machine shop operations while leading machinists, machine operators, and support personnel to achieve production, quality, and ...

FMR

Machine Shop Manager

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

The Machine Shop Manager directly supervises a team of approximately 10 to 40 employees, including supervisors and shop personnel. Domestic and international travel may be required. Essential ...

Aluminum Precision

Machine Shop Manager

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

The Machine Shop Manager oversees the machine shops in the Susan St/Warner, as well as Alton facilities. The Machine Shop Manager plans, schedules, and manages all production activities and works to ...

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Machine Shop Manager

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

The Machine Shop Manager oversees the machine shops in the Susan St/Warner, as well as Alton facilities. The Machine Shop Manager plans, schedules, and manages all production activities and works to ...

Janicki Industries

Machine Shop Manager

Hamilton, WA · On-site

We are looking for a Machine Shop Manager to join our growing team. This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Washington State. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Machine Shop Manager will oversee daily ...

JW Hicks

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Machine Shop Manager

Knox, IN · On-site

JW Hicks is looking for a capable, motivated Mechanical Assembly Manager/Machine Shop Manager to join our growing team in our Knox, IN location. This individual will be responsible for production of ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance machine shop manager in the United States is $76,347.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $90,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Machine Shop Manager vs Machine Shop Supervisor?

AspectFreelance Machine Shop Manager
CredentialsTypically requires technical skills, industry experience, and sometimes certifications in machining or management
Work EnvironmentOperates independently, often remotely or on a contract basis, managing multiple clients or projects
Employer & Industry UsageWorks as an independent contractor or business owner within manufacturing or machining industries
Search & Comparison IntentPeople compare to understand freelance opportunities versus traditional roles

While a Machine Shop Supervisor works within a specific company overseeing daily operations, a Freelance Machine Shop Manager operates independently, managing multiple projects or clients without being tied to a single employer. The freelance role offers flexibility and diverse opportunities, whereas the supervisor role provides a stable, in-house position with direct oversight of shop activities.

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Machine Shop Manager

R-Tech Tool & Machine, Inc.

Wamego, KS

Full-time, Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Plant Manager

Position Summary

R-Tech Tool amp; Machine is seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Manager to lead daily execution in our CNC machining environment. This role owns shop-floor leadership, productivity enforcement, quality accountability, and downtime resolution.

This role is expected to be highly visible in the shop, actively directing work and driving measurable improvements in utilization and throughput.
This is not an office-only role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily machine shop operations and workflow prioritization.

  • Enforce productivity standards and execution discipline.

  • Establish leader standard work, including walk-throughs, quality checks, and labor verification.

  • Ensure accurate job clock-ins and labor tracking in coordination with HR.

  • Drive cross-training to improve labor flexibility.

  • Own downtime escalation with maintenance, tooling vendors, and machine suppliers.

  • Enforce quality expectations through in-process checks and corrective action.

  • Coach and develop machinists and team leads.

  • Provide leadership consistency across day and night shifts.

  • Track utilization, throughput, downtime, and rework metrics.

  • Promote and enforce safety expectations.

Education amp; Experience Requirements

  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required

  • Post-secondary technical education, apprenticeship training, or equivalent CNC machining experience preferred.

  • Combination of education and experience will be considered.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience with leadership or supervisory responsibility.

  • Strong troubleshooting skills across machining, tooling, and setups.

  • Proven ability to enforce accountability and drive performance.

  • Comfortable working directly on the shop floor.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Mazak or similar CNC platforms.

  • Prior role as Shop Supervisor or Machine Shop Manager.

  • Lean manufacturing or 5S experience.

Additional Expectations

  • Lead by example in safety and professionalism.

  • May be required to support day and night shift coverage as needed.

What Success Looks Like

  • Reduced non-productive time.

  • Improved utilization and throughput.

  • Faster downtime resolution.

  • Clear accountability across shifts.

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