Machining Ops Leader — Drive Lean, Automation & Growth

DEMGY Pacific; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

DEMGY Pacific in Tacoma, WA, seeks a manufacturing leader to own the Machining Division, drive Lean initiatives, and improve quality, productivity, and costs. You will lead Supervisors, Leads, Machinists, Operators, and Programmers across all shifts, set strategy, and champion continuous improvement.

The role requires strong CNC machining knowledge, ERP/MRP experience, and excellent communication. This onsite position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading machining or manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success supervising, developing, and training employees.
• Strong technical knowledge of CNC machining and production processes.
• Experience troubleshooting processes to improve productivity, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and inventory-control processes.
• Strong communication, organization, project-management, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to take initiative and make sound decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supervisors, Leads, Machinists, Operators, and Programmers across all shifts.
• Troubleshoot machining processes and establish optimal operating parameters.
• Improve cycle times, yield, part quality, delivery, and production costs.
• Champion Lean, 5S, Kaizen, automation, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to equipment, technology, processes, and workspaces.
• Partner with Scheduling, Customer Service, and Shipping to meet customer commitments.
• Determine appropriate staffing levels and support hiring, performance, and workforce decisions.
• Strengthen employee capability through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Manage departmental KPIs, budgets, overtime, work instructions, safety, and documentation.

Skills

Machining leadership

Lean manufacturing

Team supervision

CNC knowledge

Process optimization

Quality improvement

Project management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

DEMGY Pacific in Tacoma, WA, seeks a manufacturing leader to own the Machining Division, drive Lean initiatives, and improve quality, productivity, and costs. You will lead Supervisors, Leads, Machinists, Operators, and Programmers across all shifts, set strategy, and champion continuous improvement.

The role requires strong CNC machining knowledge, ERP/MRP experience, and excellent communication. This onsite position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity