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Group Manager - Machine Shop

Lafayette, Indiana💼 Full-time💰 $147,760–$147,760🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-27

Core

Leads day-to-day manufacturing operations for C175 Blocks across all shifts in a machine shop, managing staffing, safety, schedules, and performance for front-line leaders.

Role type

Senior Production Manager (Manufacturing Operations)

Builds

C175 Blocks (diesel/natural gas engine components)

Domain

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing / Machine Shop

Required skills

Staffing management, Performance management, Manufacturing operations oversight, Quality management (BIQ, RCCA), Safety compliance, Planning and organizing, Cost control, Capacity planning

Preferred skills

Lean Leadership, Built in Quality (BIQ), Value Stream Teams, Change management, Component manufacturing experience (machine shop, heat treat, foundry)

Responsibilities

Manage staffing, development, and performance programs for machining operations; oversee operations activities to meet safety, schedule, and performance requirements; drive improvements for PQVC performance; ensure regulatory compliance; lead value stream BIQ deployments and quality reviews; develop programs to meet quality goals (PPM, Scrap/COPQ); design and implement emergency response processes; align staffing levels to meet business plan commitments.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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