Lead Machining & Fabrication Operations (ISO/Lean)

Rock Exotica LLC; Clearfield, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Simple IRA Plan with Company 3% Match

Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rock Exotica is seeking an experienced Machining & Fabrication Manager to lead daily operations in our Utah facility, ensuring safe, on-time, high-quality production. The role requires hands-on leadership across all shifts, KPI reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with S&C, Engineering, and R&D.

Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, managing budgets, and enforcing ISO 9001 quality systems, lean principles, and 5S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, prefer business degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of machining/production management experience
• Hands-on CNC machining experience required
• OSHA 10-hour certification
• Experience leading ISO or QMS programs
• Six Sigma certification or training
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily machining and fabrication operations to meet production, quality, and delivery targets.
• Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale to achieve operational goals.
• Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Scheduling and Supply Chain to ensure customer orders ship on time.
• Ensure ERP/Epi-Cor data accuracy and timely reporting.
• Monitor machining and fabrication equipment performance and maintenance needs.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs to reduce downtime.
• Manage departmental expenses, budgets, and cost controls.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and R&D to resolve design, tooling, and fixturing issues that affect machining and fabrication.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

ERP (Epi-Cor)

Microsoft Office

ASANA

HRIS/Paylocity

Root cause analysis

Inventory Control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six Sigma certification or training

Job description

Rock Exotica is seeking an experienced Machining & Fabrication Manager to lead daily operations in our Utah facility, ensuring safe, on-time, high-quality production. The role requires hands-on leadership across all shifts, KPI reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with S&C, Engineering, and R&D.

Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, managing budgets, and enforcing ISO 9001 quality systems, lean principles, and 5S.