Machine Shop / Facilities Manager
Location: Englewood, NJ Reports to: President Department: Production Direct Reports: Planner, Machinists, Assembler, Welder Indirect Reports: Purchasing Representative, Production Control Supervisor, Warehouse/Shipping & Receiving Supervisor, Assembly & Test Engineer
About the Company
Flowtec Group has partnered with a well-established rotating equipment and spare parts manufacturer on their search for a Machine Shop / Facilities Manager. Our client operates a multi-million-dollar precision manufacturing facility serving demanding industrial markets.
Position Summary
The Machine Shop / Facilities Manager is responsible for managing and continuously improving all operational aspects of the manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on, high-energy leadership role reporting directly to the President.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure a safe, OSHA, and environmentally compliant workplace
- Manage facilities operations and lead modernization initiatives
- Supervise machinist, assembly, and welding personnel
- Coach direct and indirect employees to maximize morale, engagement, and productivity
- Utilize visual metrics to provide constant feedback on performance vs. plan and continuous improvement goals
- Own capacity, expense, inventory, and capital investment budgeting and forecasting
- Lead machine shop and test area capacity planning
- Manage all aspects of the supply chain, including supplier selection and contract negotiation
- Oversee critical shop activities including production planning, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement
- Utilize EPICOR Release 10 ERP system to schedule and track production transactions
- Interface with customer representatives and third-party quality assurance organizations during shop inspections and customer witness testing
- Participate in the Quality Review Board
- Drive 5S and lean implementation
- Reduce slow-moving inventory and manufacturing costs
- Provide cost estimates for sales and engineering in support of proposal and product development activities
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of machine shop supervisory experience, preferably in a high-precision manufacturing environment
- Engineering degree or equivalent work experience
- Strong CAD/CAM, CNC, and manual machine tool knowledge and experience
- Basic knowledge of ASME welding and pressure vessel code requirements
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience working within ISO or Military Standard Quality assurance systems
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Root cause analysis, problem solving, and corrective action implementation
- Basic understanding of casting techniques and casting quality control
- Continuous improvement mindset and drive
- Leadership and coaching skills
- Desire and aptitude to grow into more senior positions within the company
