Director, Custom Machine Tool Operations

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Addison, IL, is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead all manufacturing and operations functions for a high-mix, low-volume shop that builds custom machine tools and capital equipment.

You will own scheduling, labor planning, inventory, and facility transitions, drive Lean/5S and continuous improvement, and partner across Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales to protect delivery and quality while expanding to two shifts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership.
• Demonstrated strength in production scheduling and labor planning.
• Strong command of Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, and manufacturing financials.
• Experience leading in a small to mid-size shop (10–75 on the floor).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Operations: lead machining, assembly, production planning, inventory control, logistics, and facilities; set KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Scheduling, Labor Planning, and Project Execution: own production scheduling, resource planning, and material availability to meet commitments.
• Facility Transition and Shift Expansion: lead move to new facility and plan expansion to two shifts with staffing and handoffs.
• Quality, Lean, and Financial Performance: ensure quality standards, lead Lean/Six Sigma, manage P&L, budgets, and costs to favorable margins.
• Leadership and Organizational Development: build the ops team with accountability and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling expertise

Lean & Six Sigma

Organizational skills

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing/Business

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

CNC/Precision machining background

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Addison, IL, is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead all manufacturing and operations functions for a high-mix, low-volume shop that builds custom machine tools and capital equipment.

You will own scheduling, labor planning, inventory, and facility transitions, drive Lean/5S and continuous improvement, and partner across Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales to protect delivery and quality while expanding to two shifts.