Job Title: Operations Manager

Job Type: Full-time direct hire

Job Location: Nicholasville, KY 40356

The Role

The Operations Manager will work directly with the General Manager of Client. The role will have the primary responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day operations of Client’s manufacturing facility located in Nicholasville, KY. This person will be a member of the company’s Leadership Team working to implement key strategies set forth for the business. In addition, the Operations Manager will help lead the company-wide initiatives of standardization and growth to ensure the consistency, efficiency, quality, regulatory, and legal compliance of all activities conducted by the shop teams. This position serves to support the Mission and Vision of Machine Time, Inc.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a highly driven and organized individual with a continuous improvement mindset. They will be results-focused, possess strong analytical skills, and have experience implementing process improvements which support sustainable growth. Time management and ability to prioritize will be crucial to the success of this position. Ability to work within the assigned budget, manage production team members, and collaborate effectively with fellow leadership is expected.

The primary responsibilities for the Operations Manager are listed below.

Responsibilities

Operations Management

Oversight of all manufacturing operations and budget to ensure tight-tolerance aerospace parts ship on time and on spec

Lead, motivate, and support teams across multiple shifts within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including scheduling of direct reports and problem resolution

Recruit, train, and manage machinists/team leaders, providing coaching through performance management to support their professional development

Lead teams in the establishment and standardization of operational processes while regularly evaluating practices for improvement opportunities

Explore opportunities to increase the quality of products and customer service

Set goals at the shop level which tie back to overarching business objectives

Analyze/interpret data and metrics, establishing corrective measures as needed

Monitor operational systems and implement processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and KPI inhibitors

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals

Collaborate with key leaders to make decisions that support the overarching business objectives

Maintain constant communication with management, staff, and vendors to ensure proper operations of the organization

Work closely with Human Resources to lead the team with integrity and establish a trusting, inclusive, and productive working environment

Safety & Compliance

Establish mindset of Safe Excellence by training staff and empowering team to take action in addressing quality and people safety concerns as necessary

Ensure compliance to all safety protocols, quality certifications, regulatory controls (OSHA/ITAR/AS9100), taking corrective action when necessary

Our Typical, and not-so-typical, Job Requirements

You respect others. Period.

You are intellectually curious and have a constant desire to learn

You lead the team in effort and are willing to go the extra mile

You choose to do what’s right over what’s easy or what’s popular

You can balance empathy with accountability to drive results

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in business or engineering related field

3 years in operations management in a manufacturing environment

Experience with maintaining compliance to OSHA regulations

Excellent people-management, emotional intelligence, and leadership abilities

Strong organizational, time-management, computer, and communication skills

Knowledge of business functions (Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service, etc.)

Experience performing data analysis and tracking key performance metrics

Systems thinker with an ability to streamline processes for increased productivity

Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions to drive business results

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of CNC machining, ITAR, and/or AS9100

Budget and project management experience

Six Sigma (Green Belt) or experience implementing LEAN/TPM manufacturing

Experience working with startups or scaleup of small businesses

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $57,529.67 - $69,283.04 per year

Ability to Relocate:

• Nicholasville, KY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person