Machine Shop Operations Manager
Job Description
Ready for More Than Just Another Shop Manager Job?
We are an established CNC machine shop looking for an experienced manufacturing professional who wants the opportunity to learn the business, help grow it, and develop into a key leadership role.
You’ll work closely with our current owner, learning all aspects of the operation—from customers, quoting and scheduling to production and shop leadership—while bringing your own experience and ideas to the business.
The Opportunity
This position combines shop operations, leadership, customer relationships, and business development.
What You'll Do
- Work alongside ownership to learn and help manage daily operations
- Lead and support the shop team
- Assist with production planning, scheduling, quoting and workflow
- Step in with hands-on machining support when needed to meet production demands and customer commitments.
- Improve productivity, quality and on-time delivery
- Build relationships with existing and prospective customers
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Gradually take on greater leadership and operational responsibility
What We're Looking For
- Strong CNC machining or precision manufacturing background
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
- Knowledge of machining, production and job costing
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working directly with customers
- Interest and ability in developing new business
- An ownership mindset and desire to grow into greater responsibility
Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity for someone who has thought about running a machine shop someday but wants the benefit of learning an established business alongside an experienced owner.
Bring your manufacturing experience, your ideas, and your drive to grow a business—we'll give you the opportunity to make an impact.
We are a precision CNC machining company serving the medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets since 1995. We are committed to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement while providing a clean, organized, and modern work environment where employees have opportunities to grow and succeed.
