Machine Shop Manager/Site Leader

Company Description

For more than 70 years, Senior Metal Bellows has been pushing the limits of innovation-designing and building custom-engineered metal bellows for industries that demand the best: aerospace, defense, energy, and beyond.

We don't just sell - we solve. Join a team that's redefining what's possible through innovation, strategy, and relationships that move industries forward.

Job Description

Machine Shop Manager/Site Leader

Position Summary

This role is responsible for the overall leadership, operation, and performance of our Madison, NH machine shop. The Machine Shop Manager provides hands-on leadership for shop floor operations, workforce development, safety, quality, and customer delivery while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork. The ideal candidate combines strong machining expertise with proven people leadership skills and the ability to drive operational excellence.

This position has full responsibility for site operations and personnel management but does not have direct Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility.

Why This Role Matters

This role is ideal for a respected machining professional who enjoys leading people, improving operations, developing talent, and creating a high-performing manufacturing culture. The Machine Shop Manager will play a critical role in shaping the future of the Madison facility while driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.

What You'll Do

• Oversee Operations: Lead daily machine shop operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery goals while promoting operational excellence and collaboration.

• Develop People: Lead, coach, and support team members to help them grow their skills and prepare the next generation of talent.
• Drive Lean Transformation: Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Measure What Matters: Own KPIs for productivity, quality, and safety, and drive accountability through action and results.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with engineering, supply chain, and quality to deliver seamless execution of production goals.
• Innovate for the Future: Drive adoption of new technologies, automation, and best practices to position our operations as an industry leader.
• Lead Change: Work closely with the team to build a culture of continuous improvement, empowerment, and engagement.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive manufacturing leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred - equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Proven success implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies with measurable impact.
• Strong history of building cohesive teams and developing leaders.
• Experience in machine shop operations (CNC machining, tooling, or precision manufacturing) .
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and change management skills.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

Because we're not just another manufacturing plant.

• High Visibility: Report directly to senior leadership and influence key business decisions.
• Impact: Lead strategic initiatives that directly shape the company's future in manufacturing excellence.
• Culture: Join a growing company backed by strong corporate support-where people are proud of what they do, valued for their contributions, and driven to keep getting better

This is an on-site role.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor