Highlights

Provide leadership, communication, and coaching to employees; cultivates a motivated employee environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, and business ownership. We take pride in delivering top-tier machined products on time and at the right price—all while maintaining a close-knit, supportive shop environment where our team comes first.

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LocationNew Kensington, PA

Description

Join a legacy of precision. At Quality Machined Products and Manufacturing Inc. (QMP), we’ve been blending family-owned values with cutting-edge manufacturing since 1946. Based in New Kensington, PA, we specialize in high-precision CNC turning and advanced screw machine parts for critical industries like aerospace, medical, and military. We take pride in delivering top-tier machined products on time and at the right price—all while maintaining a close-knit, supportive shop environment where our team comes first.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Operations Manager to drive business growth, strengthen customer relationships, and improve operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Utilize JobBoss ERP systems to quote, create, and track jobs

  • Drive sales through networking and strategic positioning.

  • Coordinate with company owners to establish production and quality standards.

  • Prepare accurate and competitive sales quotes for customer orders, ensuring all costs are accounted for and pricing supports the company's profitability goals.

  • Hold weekly production meetings with key shop personnel.

  • Coordinate with company owners to address organizational needs, equipment utilization, and maintenance.

  • Provide leadership, communication, and coaching to employees; cultivates a motivated employee environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, and business ownership.

  • Identify, document, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.

  • Review and verify pricing on existing orders prior to order acceptance.

  • Create and maintain a production schedule

  • Ensure that shop operations comply with federal, state, and local, and/or company policies and regulations

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience with JobBoss ERP system or equivalent ERP system

  • Skilled in interpreting blueprints and related documentation to support production and order requirements

  • Strong sales operations background, including quote generation, customer support, and coordination between sales and production

  • Demonstrate proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates

  • Commitment to excellence and high standards

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks

  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

  • Ability to manage priorities and workflow

  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing

    priorities with enthusiasm

  • Ability to work independently

  • Knowledge of financial processes is a plus

  • Demonstrates flexibility and commitment to meeting job requirements, including working extended hours when required.

  • Proven leadership skills

  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Ability to effectively communicate with a diversity of individuals

  • Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

You should be proficient in:

  • Continuous Improvement
  • CNC Programming
  • CNC Machine Installation
  • Manufacturing Instruction (MI)
  • Cost Accounting
  • Coaching and Mentoring Experience
  • Completion of Apprenticeship
  • Operational Metrics & KPI Management
  • ERP & MRP Systems

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Doosan, Nakamura)
  • CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen, Tsugami)
  • CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Doosan, Nakamura)

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