Operations Manager - Machining

Demgy Pacific; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 93,600 - 112,320; Full time

Job summary

Demgy Pacific in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Machining Manager to lead the Machining Department, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of five years' experience with CNC and manual machinery, plus three years in aerospace manufacturing leadership.

This role involves collaboration across departments, performance management, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on production quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience setting up and running CNC and manual mills and lathes (3, 4, and 5-axis) required.
• Minimum three years of proven aerospace manufacturing leadership experience coordinating and developing a high-performing team required.
• Understanding of ERP systems and inventory control processes required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Machining Department, including machinists and operators.
• Ensure cycle times and quality meet company productivity goals.
• Lead training, coaching, and performance management for direct reports.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Strong understanding of machining processes, engineering drawings, and GD&T

Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and MRP/ERP systems

Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Proven problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Tacoma, WA 98409
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $93,600.00 - $112,320.00 Salary/year
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Manufacturing
JOB TITLE: MACHINING MANAGER

Position Summary

The Machining Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Machining Department, overseeing all machining functions to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and on‑time delivery. This role drives departmental performance by managing personnel, equipment, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company objectives.
The Machining Manager ensures production goals are met, optimizes workflow and resource utilization. This role is also responsible in developing a high‑performing team through coaching, training, and effective performance management. In collaboration with cross‑functional partners, this leader shapes production strategies, supports process modernization, and fosters a culture of accountability, improvement, and operational excellence.

Elements Related to the Function

• Position Type: Exempt
• Location: Demgy Pacific, LLC, Tacoma WA

Job Skill Requirements

• Strong understanding of machining processes, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven problem‑solving skills and ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Professional, dependable, and adaptable with strong attendance and reliability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and participation in improvement projects.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. The employee will be required to routinely operate a motor vehicle and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Applicable Metrics

• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific attendance point system
• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific job variance to standard metric
• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific Safety protocols

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operations of the Machining Department, including machinists, leads, operators, and programmers across all shifts.
• Collaborate with Scheduling and Customer Service to meet all commitment dates.
• Ensure cycle times, yields, quality, and departmental deliverables meet or exceed company cost‑reduction and productivity goals.
• Verify material, tooling, and resources are available prior to scheduled production; communicate purchasing needs.
• Lead training, coaching, and performance management for direct reports.
• Conduct performance reviews in accordance with company standards.
• Troubleshoot machining processes and optimize parameters to reduce scrap and improve throughput.
• Maintain inventory control processes and organize equipment, tools, and materials.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T to ensure product quality.
• Recommend staffing levels, equipment upgrades, calibrations, and process improvements.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to decisions related to hiring, discipline, and employee development.
• Monitor and support department budget objectives, including overtime and spending.

Employee Responsibilities

• Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Follow safety policies
• Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co‑workers in all departments
• Maintain accurate documentation as required, following Demgy Pacific’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the position
• Ensure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintained.
• Follow Demgy 5S program (workstation organization/locations maintained)
• Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience setting up and running CNC and manual mills and lathes (3, 4, and 5‑axis), required
• Minimum three (3) years of proven aerospace manufacturing leadership experience coordinating, supervising, managing, and developing a high performing team, required
• Understanding of ERP systems and inventory control processes, required
• High school diploma or equivalent