Manufacturing Floor Manager – CNC Operations

Kratostructures is a precision manufacturing company serving the semiconductor, aerospace, defense, medical, and advanced technology industries, specializing in complex 3- and 5-axis CNC machining and precision manufacturing.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Floor Manager to oversee daily production operations and ensure effective execution across personnel, equipment, scheduling, quality, and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production activities, workflow, and job priorities
• Coordinate machinists, programmers, equipment, materials, tooling, and production schedules
• Monitor job progress and address production delays, bottlenecks, and capacity constraints
• Maximize machine utilization and minimize avoidable downtime
• Oversee machining setups, tooling, workholding, and production processes
• Ensure compliance with drawings, tolerances, quality requirements, and established procedures
• Maintain accurate production status and reporting within the ERP system
• Drive improvements in productivity, setup time, scrap, rework, and overall shop efficiency
• Manage employee performance, training, accountability, and adherence to company standards
• Maintain an organized, safe, and disciplined manufacturing environment
• Report production status, operational risks, and resource requirements to leadership

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in CNC machining, precision manufacturing and programming
• Prior manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of 3- and 5-axis CNC machining
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T
• Strong knowledge of tooling, fixturing, setups, and machining processes
• Experience managing production schedules and competing priorities
• Strong operational, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
• ERP/MRP experience preferred
• Experience with CMM inspection, automation, programming and high-precision manufacturing is preferred

Position Expectations

This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership position requiring a consistent presence on the production floor. The Manufacturing Floor Manager will be accountable for production execution, workforce performance, machine utilization, quality standards, and on-time completion of work.

The position requires sound technical judgment, decisive leadership, and the ability to identify and resolve production issues before they affect quality or delivery.

Competitive compensation based on experience.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person