Machine Shop / Facilities Manager

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