Production Manager

The role

This person will design and stand up a new manufacturing facility from the ground up. They will then own daily production execution involving CNC machining and lathe work.

What you will do

• Partner with engineering and leadership on the design and build-out of the new manufacturing facility.
• Own daily production execution including schedule attainment, machinist and operator deployment, CNC program readiness, output, and first-pass quality.
• Lead CNC machining and lathe operations at scale.
• Deploy and cross-train a growing machinist and operator team.
• Establish and enforce quality systems, first-pass yield tracking, and 5S/lean discipline.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with equipment vendors and suppliers.
• Report schedule, output, and risk to the Plant Manager and leadership.

Required qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
• 7+ years leading production operations in a CNC machining and/or lathe-focused manufacturing environment, including direct oversight of machinists and operators.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have

• Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment
• Direct experience standing up or scaling a greenfield manufacturing facility
• Multi-axis CNC lathe programming and operations experience (live tooling, Swiss-style a plus)
• Familiarity with MES, ERP, QMS, or CMMS systems for production and quality tracking
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Toyota Production System principles
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, or nuclear) is a plus

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

About the company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America to design, build, and operate low-cost enrichment services. The company is mission-driven with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.