Operations Manager, Machine Shop / Casting

AMETEK Inc.; Town of Woodstock (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Rotron is seeking an Operations Manager for its Woodstock, NY manufacturing site to lead machining and casting operations. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity while directing a cross-functional team including machinists, CNC operators, programmers, and die casting personnel.

The role demands a hands-on leader with strong communication, coaching, and the ability to sustain continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with eight (8) years of relevant manufacturing leadership experience, an advanced degree with five (5) years of relevant experience, or twelve (12) years of directly related experience with demonstrated results in progressive leadership roles.
• Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Due to the nature of Rotron's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Responsibilities

• Partner with fellow AMETEK Lean leaders to drive the site's journey toward world-class operational excellence.
• Champion best-in-class machining operations by driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance through a KPI-focused mindset.
• Evaluate processes, equipment, and production methods to ensure teams have the right tools and resources to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Foster a safe and productive work environment by ensuring employees have the facilities, equipment, training, processes, and support needed to perform successfully.
• Promote a servant leadership culture built on trust, accountability, compliance, and operational discipline while ensuring adherence to operating procedures, work instructions, and company standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

AI tools usage

Continuous improvement

Kaizen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

12+ years direct experience

Job description

Job Title: Operations Manager, Machine Shop / Casting

Location:
Woodstock, NY, US, 12498

Posting Date: Oct 23, 2026

Job Description:

The Operations Manager, Machine Shop / Casting, leads all manufacturing activities within Rotron's machining operations and is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance.

In this leadership capacity, the individual provides daily direction to a cross-functional team including Manual Machinists, CNC Operators, Programmers, and Die Casting personnel, while partnering closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Planning. The successful candidate will establish operational priorities, manage production schedules, and lead data driven continuous improvement initiatives.

As a highly visible manufacturing leader, this individual will spend significant time on the production floor and must be able to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while demonstrating strong technical and operational leadership.

Success in this opportunity requires exceptional communication, coaching, and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and engage employees while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with fellow AMETEK Lean leaders to drive the site's journey toward world-class operational excellence. Our products deliver exceptional performance in the most demanding applications, and our manufacturing operations are expected to meet the same high standards.
• Champion best-in-class machining operations by driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance through a KPI-focused mindset.
• Evaluate processes, equipment, and production methods to ensure teams have the right tools and resources to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Foster a safe and productive work environment by ensuring employees have the facilities, equipment, training, processes, and support needed to perform successfully.
• Promote a servant leadership culture built on trust, accountability, compliance, and operational discipline while ensuring adherence to operating procedures, work instructions, and company standards.

Qualifications You Need:

• Bachelor's degree with eight (8) years of relevant manufacturing leadership experience, an advanced degree with five (5) years of relevant experience, or twelve (12) years of directly related experience with demonstrated results in progressive leadership roles.
• Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Due to the nature of Rotron's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Qualifications We Value:

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through Kaizen events, structured problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Systems, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Production Control principles, including Work-in-Process (WIP) management, throughput optimization, capacity planning, and TAKT-based production systems.
• Passion for developing talent, coaching employees, and creating clear career pathways that help operators advance into more senior and technical roles.
• Experience working within highly regulated manufacturing environments such as Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Device, or similarly complex industries.
• Positive, energetic leadership style with a genuine enthusiasm for building engaged teams and making AMETEK Rotron a destination where employees can build rewarding, long-term careers.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 120,000

Salary Maximum: 145,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].