Operations Manager - Machining Services

MD&A; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

EAP

ID theft protection

ART sessions

PPE reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Seasonal events

Stable demand in power gen

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a leading provider of power generation services in St. Louis, seeks an experienced supervisor to manage machining projects.

You will coordinate in-shop and on-site crews, develop schedules, review reports, and ensure timely delivery of services to customers. The role requires 5+ years in machining and supervisory experience, proficiency with CAD/SolidWorks, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associates degree in a relatable field; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of Machining experience in similar industries.
• Minimum of 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, CAD, and SolidWorks.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays with travel flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Support review and input needs of customer requested scopes of work.
• Assist with training programs and keep records current.
• Create Shop/On-Site job schedules.
• Review/Correct and issue all job reports to customers.
• Assign in shop and on-site crews to perform awarded work scopes.
• Perform performance reviews for each assigned PM/PE and technicians on a regularly assigned basis.
• Schedule/support any type of customer job requirements (i.e. drug testing and on-site training).
• Assist assigned PM/PE and technicians with all pre-job requirements.
• Manage in-shop and on-site project schedules with PM/PE assistance.
• Manage / coordinate Machining Services needs with other divisions within our STL facility.
• Manage emails, letters, packages, phone calls and other forms of correspondence.
• Support customer presentations and organized customer activities.
• Create and update databases and records, personnel and other data.
• Manage and support all Machining Services procedures as well as the creation of new ones.
• Support EWA’s in-shop and on-site to make sure we meet committed timeframes.
• Assist colleagues whenever there is an opportunity to do so.
• Support / assist with soliciting new employees to help grow the business as well as their continued training needs

Skills

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Travel readiness

Machining experience

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Description

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world‑class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs, has an immediate opening for a qualified individual who has a desire to join a growing organization and an appetite for diverse and technically challenging work.

Job Type

Full-time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support review and input needs of customer requested scopes of work
• Assist with all training programs and keep all records current
• Assist in pre job meeting that will require travel to site
• Create Shop/On‑Site job schedules
• Review/Correct and issue all job reports to customers
• Assign in shop and on‑site crews to perform awarded work scopes
• Perform performance reviews for each assigned PM/PE and technicians on a regularly assigned basis
• Schedule/support any type of customer job requirements (i.e. drug testing and on‑site training)
• Assist assigned PM/PE and technicians with all pre‑job requirements
• Manage in‑shop and on‑site project schedules with PM/PE assistance
• Manage / coordinate Machining Services needs with other divisions within our STL facility
• Manage emails, letters, packages, phone calls and other forms of correspondence
• Support customer presentations and organized customer activities
• Create and update databases and records, personnel and other data
• Manage and support all Machining Services procedures as well as the creation of new ones
• Support EWA’s in‑shop and on‑site to make sure we meet committed timeframes
• Assist colleagues whenever there is an opportunity to do so
• Support / assist with soliciting new employees to help grow the business as well as their continued training needs

Requirements

• Meet all required background checks, pre‑employment drug screening, and any other applicable pre‑employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
• Minimum of Associates degree in relatable field, Bachelors greatly preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of Machining experience in similar industries.
• Minimum of 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proficient with industry’s software and computer skills, i.e., Microsoft suite, CAD, SolidWorks.
• Strong industry business and financial skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Available to work operational hours of the position, to include but not limited to days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with flexibility to travel when required.

Benefits

• Health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision (with employer contribution)
• Savings options: HSA/FSA programs available
• Protection: Company‑paid life insurance + disability coverage
• Time off: Flexible paid time off + paid holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) program with company match opportunity
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + ID theft protection
• Wellness & safety perks: On‑site ART (Active Release Techniques) sessions; annual PPE reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and steel‑toed boots
• Advancement: Growth paths and internal advancement opportunities for eligible employees, based on performance and business need
• Recognition: Seasonal company sponsored events for employees to recognize their contributions to the success of MD&A
• Industry stability: Essential power generation work with long‑term demand

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