Operations Manager

*Job Summary* Laser Access is seeking an experienced *Manufacturing Operations Manager* to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating production, employees, equipment, material flow, and schedules across our CNC machining, laser cutting, fabrication, welding, and assembly operations. *Responsibilities* * Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing operations, production teams, supervisors, and department leads. * Develop production schedules and priorities to meet customer delivery requirements. * Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure materials are available to support production. * Establish and monitor KPIs for safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, labor utilization, and on-time delivery. * Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes, equipment performance, workflow, and capacity. * Manage employee performance, training, development, hiring, and corrective actions when required. * Coordinate equipment maintenance and ensure operational supplies are available. * Review production requirements, labor needs, capacity, and output against company goals. * Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Management to resolve production issues. * Ensure employees follow drawings, specifications, work instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures. *Skills* * Minimum *5 years of manufacturing leadership experience*. * Strong background in a *CNC machining and metal fabrication environment*. * Experience with CNC machining, laser cutting, brake press, MIG/TIG welding, metal finishing, and assembly strongly preferred. * Proven ability to manage production schedules, employees, equipment, and multiple priorities. * Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. * Experience with manufacturing ERP systems and production KPIs preferred. * High school diploma required; college degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred. Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Work Location: In person