Machine Shop Production Manager - Environment Testing

Machine Shop Production Manager - Eurofins Environment Testing USA

• Full-time

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. We are seeking a hands‑on Machine Shop Production Manager to lead daily production operations in our machine shop, combining leadership and technical capability with hands‑on CNC operation, welding, metal painting and interpretation of mechanical drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily/weekly production schedules to meet delivery, quality and cost targets.
• Assign work orders, balance machine and labor utilization and ensure efficient workflow across CNC, welding and finishing (painting).
• Monitor WIP, lead times and capacity; escape constraints and recommend solutions.
• Lead, train and mentor machinists, welders and painters; set clear performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conduct daily stand‑ups and regular performance check‑ins; coordinate staffing and hiring needs.

Technical Operations

• Operate and set up CNC machines (mills/lathes); adjust tooling, offsets and programs as needed.
• Perform welding (MIG/TIG/Stick) and oversee proper joint prep and post‑weld inspection.
• Supervise and perform metal painting/coating processes (prep, masking, mixing, spray application, cure).
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings/blueprints; verify tolerances, GD&T and critical dimensions.

Quality Control

• Implement and enforce quality standards, inspection checkpoints and documentation (first article, in‑process and final inspection).
• Use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM as applicable); maintain calibration.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for defects; own nonconformance reporting.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA and company safety protocols; conduct safety meetings and corrective actions.
• Maintain clean, organized shop per 5S and best practices.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of paints/solvents/consumables.
• Drive process improvements (setup reduction, tool management, standard work).
• Track KPIs (OTD, scrap/rework rate, throughput, labor efficiency) and report to leadership.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement and QA on new product introductions and change orders.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Required

• 10+ years in a machine shop/manufacturing environment, including 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proven ability to operate CNC equipment (setup, basic programming/offsets, troubleshooting).
• Proficiency in welding (MIG/TIG/Stick) with strong understanding of materials and weld quality.
• Experience with metal painting/coating processes (surface prep, spray techniques, cure).
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings/blueprints, including GD&T.
• Working knowledge of quality control methods, inspection tools and documentation.
• Solid understanding of shop safety (OSHA), 5S and lean manufacturing principles.

Preferred

• Experience with CNC programming (G‑code, CAM software such as Mastercam, Fusion 360 or similar).
• Familiarity with CMM, SPC and ISO 9001 or equivalent QMS.
• Production planning & capacity management.
• Hands‑on technical skills (CNC, welding, painting).
• Quality mindset and attention to detail.
• Problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis.
• Communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Time management and prioritization in a fast‑paced environment.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 50 lbs and work around machinery and fumes with PPE.
• Comfortable working in a shop environment with noise, dust and temperature variation.
• Ability to wear respirator and other PPE as required for painting/coating operations.

We support your development! If you don’t match 100% of the requirements, don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer
. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal.

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Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.