Manufacturing Operations Manager

Our client, an innovative, entrepreneurial manufacturing company, is looking for a high impact operations manager to help streamline operations as they enter an era of accelerated growth. The Operations Manager will be responsible for scaling output, implementing processes, and building high-performing teams across interrelated business units.

• Integrated Operational Leadership
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  Lead and manage the daily manufacturing operations across its specialty component assembly/fabrication and precision CNC machining services.
• Process Creation & Control
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  Design, document, and maintain efficient workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for both production and subsequent quality assurance, packaging, and distribution.
• Scalability & Growth Execution
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  Develop and execute a scaling plan to significantly increase output in response to major new contracts and market expansion.
• System Integration
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  Lead the effective adoption, integration, and utilization of a new enterprise software (ERP) platform across all manufacturing, inventory, and supply chain functions.
• Performance Management
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  Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)—including production rates, machine utilization, quality metrics, and on-time delivery—to ensure departmental accountability.
• Continuous Improvement
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  Implement manufacturing methodologies (e.g., Lean, 5S).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
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  Serve as the primary operational liaison, partnering closely with Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to align production schedules with customer expectations and delivery timelines.
• Talent Development
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  Oversee workforce planning, manage the operational budget, and lead training and upskilling programs for CNC operators, machinists, and assembly technicians.
• Compliance & Culture
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  Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations while fostering a positive, safety-focused, and high-quality team culture.

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, specifically within precision machining, high-performance automotive components, or a closely related heavy industry.
• Demonstrated success in scaling production output (e.g., doubling capacity) and effectively leading diverse teams in a demanding, rapid-growth environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with the implementation, management, and optimization of ERP systems and modern production planning tools. Experience with Fulcrum a plus!
• Expert working knowledge of CNC machining processes, general assembly techniques, inventory management, and stringent quality control standards.

If you feel you have the qualifications listed above and would like to learn more about this opportunity, we will welcome the chance to review your resume and talk further.

Director

Full-time

Manufacturing and Product Management

Manufacturing and Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing