Operations Leader

Operations Leader

Company: Casting Manufacturing Company

Location: Macomb County, Michigan

Compensation: Compeitive Base Salary + quarterly performance bonus (with long-term incentive potential)

Overview

This Company is an established yet evolving contract manufacturing business undergoing a strategic relaunch into more agile, higher-value markets. With capabilities spanning traditional metalworking and emerging additive manufacturing, the company operates with a lean, entrepreneurial mindset and is positioned for significant growth.

We are seeking a hands-on Operations Leader to work directly with the CEO and take ownership of day-to-day execution. This individual will play a critical role in organizing, scaling, and ultimately helping lead the business into its next phase.

This is not a traditional corporate operations role—this is an opportunity to build something, take ownership, and make a measurable impact.

The Opportunity

• Take a leadership role within a small, growing operation (scaling thoughtfully)
• Own and improve operational flow from purchase order through delivery
• Help transform a relaunching business into a scalable $3M–$7M and beyond operation
• Potential to grow into a broader leadership role with equity participation

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Execution
• Manage workflow from customer PO through production, quality, and delivery
• Build and maintain timelines, schedules, and project tracking systems
• Ensure on-time delivery with minimal defects or rework

• Operational Leadership
• Organize and optimize a 7,000 sq. ft. production facility
• Oversee plant activities including processing, finishing (painting/coating), packaging, and assembly
• Coordinate internal resources and external suppliers

• Supplier & Production Coordination
• Work closely with a network of trusted suppliers for casting and machining
• Manage incoming product, secondary operations, and final QA processes
• Monitor lead times, bottlenecks, and throughput

• Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Implement and maintain quality reporting and inspection processes
• Drive improvements in efficiency, output, and overall workflow
• Support low-volume, high-mix prototype and specialty production

• Business Support
• Partner with the CEO on operational strategy and execution
• Help establish scalable processes over the next 6–12 months
• Contribute to a “whatever it takes” culture to meet customer demands  

What We’re Looking For

• A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and takes initiative without heavy structure
• Someone not afraid to make decisions and own outcomes
• Experience in metalworking, machining, casting, or contract manufacturing environments
• Strong organizational and project management skills (comfortable with spreadsheets, scheduling, and tracking tools)
• Ability to wear multiple hats—operations, logistics, quality, and coordination
• Hands-on mindset—this is not a sit-behind-the-desk role
• Comfortable working in a small team with high visibility and accountability
• Any or all of the above! 

Preferred Backgrounds

• Operations Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Team Lead, or Operations Assistant from a small-to-mid-sized manufacturing company
• Experience in environments where individuals had to build structure vs. follow it
• Exposure to prototyping, additive manufacturing (SLS), or low-volume production is a plus

Culture & Environment

• Entrepreneurial, lean, and fast-moving
• High ownership and autonomy
• Flexible, “get it done” mentality (including occasional off-hours responsiveness)
• Opportunity to build, shape, and lead rather than maintain the status quo

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive Base salary
• Quarterly bonus tied to:
• On-time delivery
• Quality metrics (minimal rejects)
• Throughput and output improvements
• Long-term incentive potential

Why This Role?

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has been in a structured manufacturing environment and is ready to step into a role with true ownership, visibility, and growth potential—without being confined to a narrow function.

If you’ve ever wanted to take something and truly make it your own, this is that opportunity.