Operations Manager – Machine Shop

About the Role

The Operations Manager leads day‑to‑day production in a precision machining and repair environment. This role focuses on improving throughput, on‑time delivery, quality, and cost performance while building documented, repeatable processes across the shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling — Manage daily/weekly workflow and ensure jobs meet promise dates.
• Shop‑Floor Leadership — Drive a structured daily management rhythm to surface issues early and break bottlenecks.
• Quoting & Estimating — Estimate machining/repair work from prints and specs; deliver fast, accurate quotes.
• Quality Management — Reduce scrap/rework and lead corrective actions; uphold ISO/API or customer requirements.
• Safety & 5S — Maintain a safe, organized, compliant shop environment.
• Cost & Capacity Control — Manage labor/machine utilization and control operating costs.
• Team Leadership — Lead and develop machinists and supervisors; build cross‑training depth.
• Process Documentation — Create standard work, routings, and accurate ERP/MRP data.

Qualifications

• Operations Leadership in machining, metalworking, or precision manufacturing
• CNC machining knowledge (mills/lathes, setups, tolerances)
• Quoting experience from prints/specs
• ERP/MRP proficiency for scheduling and shop reporting
• Experience improving throughput, OTIF, lead time, and cost
• Background in quality systems, standard work, and shop safety

Preferred: rotating equipment, repair/remanufacturing, petrochemical/O&G customer requirements, Lean/5S, technical or manufacturing education.