Machining Operations Manager

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

Machining Operations Manager

Butech Bliss is a company that sets itself apart from its competitors by offering the most innovative design, manufacturing and service in our industry. This is accomplished by building and nurturing a workforce of exceptional employees. We recruit top talent by offering an exceptional employment package and fostering a supportive culture and pleasant working environment.

Summary:

Oversees all machining and related support operations throughout the machine shop multiple work shifts. Develops, maintains, and improves processes involved with making products that comply with predetermined standards of quality and estimated costs. Establishes and coordinates work schedules and manages employees in the Machine Shop Department.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage and mentor a team consisting of Supervisors and Lead Machinists. Establish weekly work schedules, assess productivity of personnel, and conduct periodic performance reviews. Monitor overall department workload, make recommendations for staffing, and take an active role in the hiring process for the department.
• Provide technical guidance to the Sales, Engineering, and Production personnel in areas including: general machining, design for manufacturing, machine shop capability, and machining process times.
• Work with the Production Control Department to plan and coordinate production schedules with a goal of 100% on-time delivery and for all customer orders. Make production decisions to best balance cost effectiveness, product quality, and project timing. Manage “Rush” work with a sense of urgency to best meet internal and external customer expectations.
• Attend weekly production meetings prepared to communicate status updates for machine shop work in progress and to take away direction necessary to achieve company delivery and productivity goals.
• Work to develop a culture of continuous improvement at Butech-Bliss. Lead and participate in projects with overall goals of improving machine shop capability and productivity. Lead on-going efforts for improving spindle uptime. Work to evaluate, justify, and introduce new technology related to machining.
• Comply with all Butech-Bliss safety rules, be an active participate in safety initiatives, encourage safe work practices among other employees, and complete incident reporting as required.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work well with all levels of the organization.
• Solid analytical skills with ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision or assistance, must have proven leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Willing to work overtime as required

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

• Must be able to frequently sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, reach, push and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 10 plus years of experience in both manual and CNC machining, preferably in a job-shop setting
• Previous leadership experience in machining with history of an increasing level of responsibility
• Basic computer skills and CAD/CAM experience required - MRP/ERP system experience preferred
• Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and quality system experience preferred
• Prior experience with Environmental Health and Safety practices in a manufacturing setting preferred

Butech Bliss offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance at no cost to the employee, with a $3,500 deductible that is covered at 100% once met, as well as dental and vision coverage. Employees also benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer match up to 4%, generous paid vacation, and opportunities for salary increases every six months, along with many additional offerings.

At Butech Bliss, we foster an environment of continuous improvement and employee development, where individuals are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally, while also finding ways to enjoy the work along the way.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]