Operations Manager, Machine Shop / Casting

Ametek, Inc. • Town of Woodstock, NY

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About The Position

The Operations Manager, Machine Shop / Casting, leads manufacturing activities within Rotron’s machining operations and is responsible for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance. The position provides daily direction to a cross-functional team of Manual Machinists, CNC Operators, Programmers, and Die Casting personnel, while partnering with Engineering, Maintenance, and Planning. The manager establishes operational priorities, manages production schedules, and leads data-driven continuous improvement initiatives.

This highly visible manufacturing leadership role involves significant time on the production floor and requires effectiveness in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Success requires strong technical and operational leadership, as well as communication, coaching, and team-building skills to motivate, develop, and engage employees and foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant manufacturing leadership experience; or an advanced degree and five years of relevant experience; or twelve years of directly related experience with demonstrated results in progressive leadership roles.
• Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, and work quality, and reduce costs; identify appropriate use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Legal right to work in the United States and legal authorization to access export-controlled information and source code.
• Strong communication, coaching, team-building, technical leadership, and operational leadership skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and spend significant time on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams through Kaizen events, structured problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Systems, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Production Control principles, including Work-in-Process management, throughput optimization, capacity planning, and TAKT-based production systems.
• Passion for developing talent, coaching employees, and creating career pathways for operators to advance into more senior and technical roles.
• Experience in highly regulated manufacturing environments such as Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Device, or similarly complex industries.
• Positive, energetic leadership style and enthusiasm for building engaged teams and supporting rewarding, long-term careers at AMETEK Rotron.

Responsibilities

• Partner with AMETEK Lean leaders to advance the site’s journey toward world-class operational excellence.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance in machining operations using a KPI-focused approach.
• Evaluate processes, equipment, and production methods to ensure teams have the tools and resources needed to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment by ensuring employees have appropriate facilities, equipment, training, processes, and support.
• Promote a servant-leadership culture based on trust, accountability, compliance, and operational discipline.
• Ensure adherence to operating procedures, work instructions, and company standards.
• Provide daily direction to Manual Machinists, CNC Operators, Programmers, and Die Casting personnel.
• Establish operational priorities, manage production schedules, and lead data-driven continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach, develop, motivate, and engage employees while fostering collaboration and accountability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager