Machining Production Manager

Search Masters, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Masters, Inc., a well-established, family-owned manufacturing company with over 100 years of industry experience, operates two small Illinois facilities and has plans to expand into aerospace in the next 2–3 years.

The Operations Manager will oversee day-to-day operations at both plants, manage 7 direct reports, assume full P&L responsibility and CAPEX, lead lean and Six Sigma initiatives, drive on-time delivery, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and optimize

Qualifications

• Must have strong manufacturing leadership experience.
• Solid expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with P&L ownership and CAPEX project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations at two small manufacturing facilities.
• Manage 7 direct reports (3 Supervisors) and 90 indirect staff.
• Own P&L and CAPEX projects while driving lean and continuous improvement.
• Lead product launches and ensure training, coaching, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and resolve issues.
• Oversee Plant 1 machining, forging, welding; Plant 2 coating and assembly.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

• Well-established, family-owned manufacturing company with over 100 years of industry experience.
• Part of a larger, financially stable industrial organization with multiple locations and approximately $200 million in annual revenue.
• Midwest-based manufacturing operation with plans to expand its presence in the aerospace industry over the next 2–3 years.

Job Description

• Oversee day-to-day operations at two small manufacturing facilities
• Manage 7 direct reports, including 3 Production Supervisors, and 90 indirect employees
• Assume full P&L responsibility and manage CAPEX projects while driving lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead product launches and ensure effective training, coaching, and on-time delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and resolve operational issues
• Manage Plant 1 processes including CNC Machining, Forging, Welding & Fabrication, and Plant 2 operations encompassing powder coating and assembly

Key Requirements

• Strong background in machining (milling/turning), forging, or welding/fabrication is preferred
• Solid expertise in lean and Six Sigma methodologies