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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Flowtec Group