Operations Manager - Industrial Manufacturing

• The Operations Manager will:
• Lead and develop production, planning, and production control teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Drive daily manufacturing performance across multiple machining and production areas.
• Establish clear priorities and communicate production goals across the shop floor.
• Manage production schedules and capacity plans to ensure customer commitments are met.
• Monitor and improve on-time delivery performance and proactively resolve schedule risks.
• Identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks to maximize throughput and efficiency.
• Partner with quality leadership to maintain high product quality and process compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, workflow, waste reduction, and standardization.
• Analyze operational metrics and implement actions to improve performance.
• Manage labor efficiency, machine utilization, overtime, and scrap reduction initiatives.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and retain production talent and front-line leadership.
• Promote a safe, organized, and compliant working environment.
• Support business growth by identifying resource, equipment, and process improvement opportunities.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Own and shape operations at a high-performing manufacturing site.Drive measurable improvements across quality, delivery and cost.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on manufacturing leader with a strong background in operations management within a precision machining or advanced manufacturing environment. They will be comfortable leading from the production floor, developing teams, and making data-driven decisions that improve operational performance.
Key requirements include:

• 7+ years of manufacturing operations experience.
• Proven experience leading production teams and front-line supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining environments and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated success managing delivery, quality, and cost objectives.
• Experience with production scheduling, capacity planning, and workflow management.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data analysis.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Track record of implementing continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Eligibility to work within export-controlled manufacturing environments.

Preferred:

• Aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence training.
• Experience with multi-axis machining and advanced CNC operations.
• Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or equivalent industry experience.

Our client is an established and growing precision engineering manufacturer supplying highly regulated industries where quality, accuracy, and reliability are critical. Operating from a modern production facility, they have built a strong reputation for delivering complex, close-tolerance components while maintaining rigorous quality and compliance standards.

• Competitive compensation package.
• 401(k) program with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Weekly pay schedule