Space And Defense Performance Leader - 3rd Shift (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Space And Defense Performance Leader (Manufacturing): Leading operational teams in a machine shop to drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance with an accent on workforce planning and continuous improvement. Focus on managing a team of 15-20 machinists, optimizing equipment utilization, and implementing production improvement plans.

Location: Onsite in Buffalo/East Aurora, NY

Salary: $75,000–$110,000

Company

hirify.global is a performance culture that empowers people to solve interesting technical challenges in the space and defense sector.

What you will do

• Supervise and manage a team of 15–20 employees in a machine shop setting.
• Develop and implement Value Stream or Production Improvement Plans to achieve high-impact results.
• Define, track, and measure short- and long-term team goals aligned with organizational strategy.
• Optimize personnel and equipment utilization, workflow, and cost efficiency using standard work documentation.
• Manage hiring, training, performance evaluations, and succession planning for team members.
• Address and resolve employee relations issues and ensure accurate time reporting.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in or be able to relocate to Buffalo/East Aurora, NY
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 2 years’ machine shop experience OR Associate's degree with 4 years’ machine shop experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ direct management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to analyze production metrics and drive corrective actions.
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required

Nice to have

• Experience with lean, manufacturing, or process improvement tools.
• Effective communication and conflict-resolution abilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Financial rewards including a matching 401k, annual profit sharing, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
• Professional development through tuition assistance, mentorship, and leadership programs.
• Work/life balance with flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• 10% shift differential for 3rd shift employees.
• Relocation assistance provided.