We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic leader to take on the role of Vice President & General Manager for a newly acquired precision CNC machining and fabrication business. This is an opportunity for an experienced manufacturing operations leader to independently manage a full P&L while driving day-to-day operations, customer satisfaction, and business growth within a fast-paced, high-precision environment. This role offers full autonomy to lead a CNC job shop with approximately 25 employees, backed by centralized support functions that handle HR, finance, legal, and other administrative responsibilities.

This position reports directly to the COO of a larger parent company and provides the right candidate the opportunity to “run their own show” in a highly entrepreneurial and decentralized corporate structure. With access to corporate resources but the freedom to lead independently, this is an ideal fit for someone eager to leave a strong operational and strategic mark.

Position Responsibilities

General Management

Lead all aspects of shop operations with full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility
Manage plant supervisor, quality manager, and office manager
Set and track performance goals related to safety, delivery, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction

Customer and Commercial Engagement

Maintain and build strong customer relationships
Lead quoting, estimating, and pricing for new and existing business opportunities
Collaborate with corporate business development team to support new customer onboarding

Production Management

Oversee production scheduling to ensure on-time delivery
Monitor and control inventory and purchasing of materials and supplies
Drive productivity, quality improvements, and cost reductions through continuous improvement initiatives

Technical and Operational Leadership

Support CNC programming, troubleshooting, and shop floor problem-solving
Ensure proper job routing and job set-up
Lead hiring, training, and development of production staff

Strategic Planning

Develop and execute growth strategies in alignment with corporate objectives
Ensure that quality standards, compliance requirements, and customer specs are consistently met
Integrate and implement ERP and shop management tools (e.g., JobBOSS2)

Prerequisites

Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in precision CNC machining or discrete parts manufacturing
At least 3 years with full P&L responsibility
Deep knowledge of CNC machining processes (preferably Swiss machining experience)
Strong estimating and quoting experience
Proven success in shop floor scheduling and production flow management
Hands-on CNC machining and programming knowledge preferred
Experience in job shop ERP systems (JobBOSS2 or similar)
Demonstrated ability to lead a 20–30 person operation

Certifications (Preferred but Not Required)

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred
Equivalent work experience with technical competency also acceptable
Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related disciplines a plus

What the Role Offers

A rare chance to run a standalone CNC machining business with the backing of a growing private equity-owned platform
Full ownership over operations without the burden of back-office responsibilities
Clear path for career advancement within a fast-growing, acquisition-driven organization
Competitive base salary of $150,000–$185,000 plus performance-based bonus potential
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Why Charlotte?

While this position is based in Southern Massachusetts, the parent company’s headquarters is located in Charlotte, NC. Charlotte serves as the strategic and operational hub for a growing portfolio of precision machining companies. Employees across the Compass platform benefit from the support, resources, and stability of a central HQ while being empowered to lead independently at the operating company level.