Operations Manager – Machine Shop

Recruiting Partner: Clayton Conine

Houston, Texas | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $125,000 to $150,000 | Job ID: 179540

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Operations Manager – Machine Shop

About the Role

The Operations Manager leads day‑to‑day production in a precision machining and repair environment. This role focuses on improving throughput, on‑time delivery, quality, and cost performance while building documented, repeatable processes across the shop.

Key Responsibilities

  • Production Scheduling — Manage daily/weekly workflow and ensure jobs meet promise dates.
  • Shop‑Floor Leadership — Drive a structured daily management rhythm to surface issues early and break bottlenecks.
  • Quoting & Estimating — Estimate machining/repair work from prints and specs; deliver fast, accurate quotes.
  • Quality Management — Reduce scrap/rework and lead corrective actions; uphold ISO/API or customer requirements.
  • Safety & 5S — Maintain a safe, organized, compliant shop environment.
  • Cost & Capacity Control — Manage labor/machine utilization and control operating costs.
  • Team Leadership — Lead and develop machinists and supervisors; build cross‑training depth.
  • Process Documentation — Create standard work, routings, and accurate ERP/MRP data.

Qualifications

  • Operations Leadership in machining, metalworking, or precision manufacturing
  • CNC machining knowledge (mills/lathes, setups, tolerances)
  • Quoting experience from prints/specs
  • ERP/MRP proficiency for scheduling and shop reporting
  • Experience improving throughput, OTIF, lead time, and cost
  • Background in quality systems, standard work, and shop safety

Preferred: rotating equipment, repair/remanufacturing, petrochemical/O&G customer requirements, Lean/5S, technical or manufacturing education.

 

JOB ID: 179540

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