Machine Shop Manager/Site Leader

Senior Metal Bellows; Madison (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Metal Bellows is looking for a Machine Shop Manager in Madison, NH to lead operations and personnel management of the facility. Responsible for driving operational excellence, coaching a skilled team, and improving manufacturing processes, this role provides a hands-on leadership approach ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of manufacturing leadership experience and be proficient in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This position is on-site and plays a crucial role in shaping the future of operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in machine shop operations (CNC machining, tooling, or precision manufacturing).
• Proven success implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily machine shop operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals.
• Develop, coach, and support team members.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean methodologies

Team building

CNC machining

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Machine Shop Manager/Site Leader

Position Summary

This role is responsible for the overall leadership, operation, and performance of our Madison, NH machine shop. The Machine Shop Manager provides hands‑on leadership for shop floor operations, workforce development, safety, quality, and customer delivery while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork. The ideal candidate combines strong machining expertise with proven people leadership skills and the ability to drive operational excellence.

This position has full responsibility for site operations and personnel management but does not have direct Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility.

Why This Role Matters

This role is ideal for a respected machining professional who enjoys leading people, improving operations, developing talent, and creating a high‑performing manufacturing culture. The Machine Shop Manager will play a critical role in shaping the future of the Madison facility while driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee Operations: Lead daily machine shop operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, and on‑time delivery goals while promoting operational excellence and collaboration.

• Develop People: Lead, coach, and support team members to help them grow their skills and prepare the next generation of talent.
• Drive Lean Transformation: Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Measure What Matters: Own KPIs for productivity, quality, and safety, and drive accountability through action and results.
• Collaborate Cross‑Functionally: Partner with engineering, supply chain, and quality to deliver seamless execution of production goals.
• Innovate for the Future: Drive adoption of new technologies, automation, and best practices to position our operations as an industry leader.
• Lead Change: Work closely with the team to build a culture of continuous improvement, empowerment, and engagement.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive manufacturing leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred - equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Proven success implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies with measurable impact.
• Strong history of building cohesive teams and developing leaders.
• Experience in machine shop operations (CNC machining, tooling, or precision manufacturing).
• Exceptional problem‑solving, communication, and change management skills.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• High Visibility: Report directly to senior leadership and influence key business decisions.
• Impact: Lead strategic initiatives that directly shape the company's future in manufacturing excellence.
• Culture: Join a growing company backed by strong corporate support-where people are proud of what they do, valued for their contributions, and driven to keep getting better.

This is an on‑site role.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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