Operations Leader - Precision Manufacturing

Michael Page; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision manufacturing firm in San Jose is seeking an Operations Leader to enhance production efficiency in a high-tech environment. This role requires expertise in CNC and manual machining with a focus on the aerospace and medical device sectors. Responsibilities include managing daily production operations, leading teams, and implementing lean practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $200,000 to $220,000 and a dynamic company culture focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in operations management within a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC and manual machining processes.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, or industrial manufacturing sectors.
• Ability to lead teams and implement lean manufacturing principles.
• Solid understanding of shop floor management and production workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of CNC and manual machining processes to meet production goals.
• Lead shop floor activities, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing practices to improve efficiency.
• Oversee production schedules and resource allocation to meet client needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the production lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to machining teams to drive performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards for aerospace, defense, and medical device manufacturing.
• Analyze production data and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

Skills

Operations management

CNC and manual machining

Lean manufacturing principles

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Job description

The Operations Leader - Precision Manufacturing will oversee and enhance production processes, ensuring efficiency and quality in a high-tech manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a professional with expertise in machining, production management, and leadership within industries such as aerospace, defense, and medical devices.

This company is a precision manufacturer supporting customers across aerospace, defense, medical device, and industrial markets. The organization is known for its engineering strength, complex machining capability, and commitment to quality, and is experiencing rapid growth

The culture values continuous improvement, cross‑functional collaboration, and leaders who are hands‑on, solutions‑oriented, and invested in developing high‑performing teams. The business is scaling quickly and offers significant visibility for an operational leader who can elevate production performance and drive site readiness for growth.

Description

• Manage daily operations of CNC and manual machining processes to meet production goals.
• Lead shop floor activities, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing practices to improve efficiency.
• Oversee production schedules and resource allocation to meet client needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the production lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to machining teams to drive performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards for aerospace, defense, and medical device manufacturing.
• Analyze production data and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

Profile

• Proven expertise in operations management within a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC and manual machining processes.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, or industrial manufacturing sectors.
• Ability to lead teams and implement lean manufacturing principles.
• Solid understanding of shop floor management and production workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision‑making skills.

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $200,000 to $220,000.
• Opportunity to work in a high‑tech manufacturing environment.
• Engaging company culture focused on innovation and excellence.
• Chance to lead and make a significant impact in the precision manufacturing industry.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

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