A manufacturing company is seeking an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to lead and optimize day-to-day operations in its growing shop. This role is critical in improving operational efficiency, scheduling production, managing a small but skilled team, and ensuring high-quality output. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves position ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, small business environment.

They are looking for a strong leader who can take charge of the production floor, improve profitability, and keep everything running smoothly from procurement to delivery.

Operations Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee all day-to-day operations
• Manage and schedule team members including quality control and programming staff
• Optimize shop flow and production scheduling to improve efficiency and throughput
• Order and manage tooling and materials to meet production deadlines
• Estimate new jobs at a high level and assist in quoting process
• Lead documentation from procurement through quality control and shipping
• Maintain and enhance compliance with industry standards, including revision control
• Evaluate and improve processes to increase profitability and minimize downtime
• Communicate regularly with owner to report financial and operational performance
• Foster a team-oriented, accountable, and high-performing culture on the shop floor

Operations Manager Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience, including shop floor management
• CNC Machining in metalwork experience is required
• Proven supervisory/leadership experience in a small business or job shop setting
• Strong ability to manage job flow and technical operations
• Comfortable working in a high-paced environment and wearing multiple hats
• High level of organization, initiative, and follow-through
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including with clients and vendors
• Proficiency in Excel; exposure to ERP systems
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required with relevant experience

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Potential bonus opportunities
• Annual salary reviews
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Fantastic PTO
• Paid holidays
• Results-driven culture with flexibility based on performance
• Opportunity to shape operations, drive growth, and implement meaningful changes

This is your chance to step into a leadership role where your impact will be seen and appreciated. Apply now!

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