Operations Manager - Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Job summary

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Operations Manager located in Lakeville, MN. The Operations Manager will oversee daily shop operations across Swiss machining and Tool & Cutter Grinding divisions, manage staff, optimize processes, and ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop operations, including Swiss machining and Tool & Cutter Grinding divisions.
• Work closely with programmers and Swiss machining leads to align production plans, troubleshoot issues, and optimize setups.
• Partner with the Quality team to ensure all products meet specifications, compliance, and customer expectations.
• Manage labor resources, scheduling, and shop-floor priorities to maximize machine uptime and efficiency.
• Support training and development of machinists, operators, and grinding specialists, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency across all departments.
• Collaborate with leadership on long-term strategies, capital equipment planning, and workforce needs.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in precision machining, with at least 2 years in Swiss-style CNC machining.
• Experience overseeing or working with tool and cutter grinding operations preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and quality standards.
• Process optimization and efficiency improvement experience.
• Budgeting and performance tracking experience.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field (preferred).
• Prior supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing/production environment.

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