Production Manager

Company Description

Accumet Engineering, Inc. is a leading precision manufacturing company specializing in critical material processing and laser machining. Since 1970, Accumet has pioneered advanced techniques including laser drilling, cutting, welding, lapping, and polishing that have become industry standards.

Serving industries such as medical devices, aerospace, defense, and microelectronics, Accumet delivers high-precision components and advanced material solutions for complex applications. Our team supports customers from early-stage prototyping through full-scale production, helping optimize manufacturing and supply chains across the United States and globally.

At Accumet, precision, quality, and innovation drive everything we do.

Role Overview

Accumet Engineering is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations within our precision machining and laser processing facility.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Devens, Massachusetts.

This role is responsible for ensuring production targets, quality standards, and operational efficiency goals are consistently met. The Production Manager will lead a team of skilled operators and technicians while coordinating closely with sales, engineering, quality, and senior leadership to maintain smooth production flow and deliver high-quality products on schedule.

This position requires strong leadership, hands-on problem solving, and experience managing production in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manager and oversee all daily production activities within the facility
• Lead and support a team of ~10 operators and technicians
• Ensure production schedules are met and jobs are shipped on time while maintaining high quality standards
• Coordinate workflow between production, quality control, and sales teams
• Monitor machine performance and address equipment issues or downtime
• Implement and maintain ISO procedures and quality management standards
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and reduce costs
• Develop production schedules, staffing assignments, and workflow plans
• Troubleshoot production challenges and revolse issues on the manufacturing floor
• Support employee training, cross-training, and skills development
• Maintain compliance with workplace safety policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in a machine shop, job shop, or precision manufacturing environment
• Prior experience supervising or managing production teams
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and shop operations
• Experience working in ISO-regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with shop management softwares/ERP systems preferred
• Very strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the production facility as needed
• Occasionally lift or move items up to 30 poubds
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels
• Occasional exposure to airborne particles or machine-related fumes
• Visual abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment