Precision Machining Manager

Rochester Precision Opt • Town of Henrietta, NY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

RPO is a global leader in precision optics, optical components, and optical assemblies, specializing in Design and Engineering, Systems Integration, Lens Assembly, Visible and Infrared Components, Glass and Plastic Molded Aspheres, and Thin Film Coating. As one of the fastest growing companies in Rochester, RPO offers exciting career paths and work on market-leading programs. The Precision Machining Manager leads people and processes, overseeing the day-to-day activities of the CNC Mill, Lathe, and Inspection teams. This role directs team activities to manufacture the best possible products on time, maintain a safe working environment, continuously improve processes, be an asset to customers, and develop employees in knowledge and competency. Candidates must be flexible, able to respond positively to changes and challenges, think outside the box to solve problems, and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure department goals are met. The ideal candidate will embrace the objectives and culture of the company and integrate them into daily decisions and actions consistently.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading personnel, including performance management and team development.
• At least 10 years of hands‑on precision machining experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong, decisive leadership with the ability to solve problems under pressure and drive team accountability.
• Experience with capacity planning, resource allocation, and capital investment strategy.
• Skilled in data-driven decision-making, using metrics to guide performance and identify opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and collaborate.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Results-Oriented: Motivated, hard-working and ready to level-up.
• Curious: You never stop learning and have an insatiable desire to gain new skills and knowledge.
• Process Oriented: Well organized, demonstrating attention to detail.
• Analytical: Possess a “If there’s a problem, I’ll find a solution” attitude.
• Accountable: Demanding the highest quality from yourself and team members.
• Detail-Oriented: Have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• A Team Player: Reliable, collaborative, flexible with a positive ‘get things done’ attitude.
• A U.S. Person: Compliant with ITAR, EAR and other laws and regulations as defined: “U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ("Green Card" holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty.”

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business preferred; equivalent, relevant experience will be considered.
• Advanced machining proficiency preferred, including experience with Hardinge, Mori Seiki, Mazak lathes, Bridgeport/Prototrak, and Haas mills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Machine Shop team.
• Provide motivation, support, guidance, and constructive feedback to employees, developing and training them while building understanding of and alignment with company culture and goals.
• Elevate the entire team’s capability by actively developing knowledge, skills, and abilities—coaching individuals, identifying skill gaps, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Address personnel issues quickly and professionally, ensuring concerns are resolved with fairness, discretion, and alignment to company policy.
• Provide decisive leadership by offering clear direction in both routine and high‑pressure situations.
• Handle time & vacation approval, hiring selections and decisions to discontinue employment.
• Manufacture the best possible products on time.
• Schedule machines and staff for maximum productivity.
• Coordinate all labor and materials in the machine shop.
• Identify and implement processes and procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
• Make recommendations on capital expenditures to improve capacity and quality.
• Monitor productivity, utilizing charts and soft knowledge to maintain maximum productivity.
• Be an asset to Machine Shop clients.
• For Production Team – High quality parts delivered on-time.
• For Planning Team – Accurate data on labor hours, capacity, and schedule.
• For Engineering Team – Rapid response for R&D and feedback regarding capabilities, costs, and print redlines.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Must be available on reasonable notice for unscheduled overtime to meet production schedules.

Benefits

• Growth: The opportunity to learn and advance your career
• Wealth: Competitive compensation package linked to your experience and performance, a 401(k) with company match
• Wellness: Health, dental, vision & life insurance
• Balance: 11 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick-time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees