Machining Operations Leader — Lean, Delivery & Growth

Butech Bliss; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Raises every 6 months

Job summary

Butech Bliss is seeking a Machining Operations Manager to lead the machine shop, direct Supervisors and Lead Machinists, and drive continuous improvement across manual and CNC operations. The role emphasizes on-time delivery, cost-quality balancing, and advancing manufacturing capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, CAD/CAM/ERP familiarity, and a track record of improving spindle uptime and machining processes in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in both manual and CNC machining, preferably in a job-shop setting.
• Leadership experience in machining with increasing responsibility.
• CAD/CAM experience; MRP/ERP system experience preferred.
• Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and quality system experience preferred.
• Prior EH&S practices experience in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor Supervisors and Lead Machinists; establish weekly schedules and performance reviews.
• Provide technical guidance to Sales, Engineering, and Production on general machining and design for manufacturing.
• Plan production schedules with Production Control to achieve on-time delivery; balance cost, quality and timing, handle rush work.
• Attend weekly production meetings to communicate status and obtain direction for delivery and productivity goals.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to improve spindle uptime and machining capability; evaluate new machining technology.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and participate in safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Overtime willingness

Education

Associate degree (technical)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD/CAM

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Butech Bliss is seeking a Machining Operations Manager to lead the machine shop, direct Supervisors and Lead Machinists, and drive continuous improvement across manual and CNC operations. The role emphasizes on-time delivery, cost-quality balancing, and advancing manufacturing capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, CAD/CAM/ERP familiarity, and a track record of improving spindle uptime and machining processes in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer.