Machining Operations Manager

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished Operations Manager to lead a team of 60+ employees in a fast-paced, two-shift precision machining operation. This is a critical leadership opportunity with a company experiencing significant growth. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on operations leader who can drive production performance, strengthen daily execution, and help plan and execute future expansion. This role is ideal for someone who knows how to connect strategy to the shop floor, lead through supervisors, and build a culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-mix, lower-volume operation where quality is the #1 objective, achieved through an extensive array of CNC, mill, lathe, and Swiss machines on the floor.
• Collaborate with the Master Scheduler to optimize machine uptime and labor allocation.
• Maintain and champion ISO 9001:2015 certification, overseeing strict inspection procedures and zero-defect initiatives.
• Oversee facility maintenance and the integration of new technology to maintain a "cutting edge" operation.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years of leadership experience in a CNC machining environment, such as Production Manager or Plant Superintendent.
• Strong technical understanding of multi-axis CNC milling, lathe work, and Swiss-style screw machining.
• Demonstrated background of being hands-on, metrics-driven, and able to earn credibility quickly with machinists, supervisors, engineers, and the executive team.

Technical education is preferred but not necessary given the right experience.