Senior Operations Lead, Precision Gun Manufacturing

Atlas Gunworks; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Perks & discounts

Wellness program

Job summary

Atlas Gunworks in Shelburne, VT seeks an Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing organization, develop the team, and uphold stringent quality standards. You will drive process improvements, collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams, and ensure timely production to meet demand.

The role combines hands-on leadership with process ownership in a fast-paced environment and offers growth toward broader operations leadership within Atlas Gunworks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, machining, gunsmithing, or finishing operations, including prior supervisory or lead experience.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and hold a team accountable to quality and production standards.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Clear communicator who can coordinate effectively across departments and with outside vendors.
• Comfortable problem-solving and adapting priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Visual acuity and attention to detail—every millimeter matters.

Responsibilities

• Train, schedule, and lead operations teams.
• Ensure team performance meets expectations and drive improvements when needed.
• Manage daily workflow to meet production schedules and quality targets.
• Enforce quality specifications for fit and finish; oversee self-inspection and resolve non-conformances.
• Drive to improve flow and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality to troubleshoot and implement changes.
• Set department goals, conduct reviews, and support staff development.
• Maintain records, track metrics, and report on production output, quality, and progress.
• Ensure safety protocols and clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality & production standards

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Training & mentoring

Job description

Atlas Gunworks in Shelburne, VT seeks an Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing organization, develop the team, and uphold stringent quality standards. You will drive process improvements, collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams, and ensure timely production to meet demand.

The role combines hands-on leadership with process ownership in a fast-paced environment and offers growth toward broader operations leadership within Atlas Gunworks.