Operations Manager Machining Division

Company Description Modern Industries Inc., founded in 1946 in Erie, PA, is a diversified manufacturer offering precision contract machining, a comprehensive materials testing laboratory, and the largest heat-treating facility in Western Pennsylvania. The company operates four divisions, including the Machining Division and the mPower product line, which delivers advanced work-holding solutions and industrial hydraulic shock absorbers designed to increase throughput and reduce setup time. Modern Industries holds multiple certifications across its divisions, such as ISO 9001, AS-9100, TS-16949, Nadcap, and ISO/IEC 17025, underscoring its commitment to quality and compliance.

Role Description The Operations Manager for the Machining Division is a full-time, on-site role based in Erie, PA, responsible for overseeing day-to-day machining operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met. This position leads production and manufacturing activities of the division associated with CNC machining and all other manufacturing processes, including quality control and the current engineering /project leader staff, to attain long and short-term divisional metrics directly associated with machining production operations performance. Manage a successful measurable continuous improvement program as it relates directly to operations efficiency and cost.

Qualifications

Must have a bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, three years minimum practical production machining experience, and three years minimum in a manufacturing leadership role. Eight years of progressive experience in advanced manufacturing engineering may substitute for the degree requirement. Must be proficient with current computer software in the areas of inventory, manufacturing, engineering, and financial information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Develop and maintain CNC programming personnel and machining programs, methods, and process controls to ensure cost effective and efficient production.
2. Identify and prioritize cost variance by part number and process and implement corrective action as necessary to achieve production rates and satisfactory cost/margin.  
3. Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement program with measurable goals to support division profit. Prepare related reports and exhibits.
4. Advance the technological capabilities of the division as it relates to manufacturing, productivity, and quality.
5. Lead daily prioritization and problems solving related to production issues, equipment failures, quality spills and quality control. 
6. Develop group leaders and other technical employees by mentoring and reviewing their performance and duties within the continuous improvement program.
7. Lead engineering staff to effective performance.
8. Mentor quality inspection staff, develop growth and skill levels.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work within a professional and office environment.
• Must be able to climb stairs occasionally.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate office equipment, computer, printers, copiers, etc., which includes all physical abilities required for data input.
• Must be able to lift, handle, and load machines with parts occasionally, weighing up to 50 lbs.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to understand and reliably carry out extensive and detailed process instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively by both written and oral means.
• Must be able to provide effective leadership and performance monitoring of staff.
• Must be able to comprehend complex systems information to effectively troubleshoot problems and implement improvements.
• Must be able to comprehend complex engineering CAD models and drawings.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Eye insurance 

401K plan

Vacation 

PTO 

11 Modern Holidays

FSA