We are a fast-growing, family-owned manufacturing company looking for a highly organized, proactive Office / Operations Manager to help keep our shop running smoothly. This role will work directly under ownership and will play a key part in overseeing day-to-day operations, production workflow, scheduling, machine maintenance coordination, and ensuring projects stay on track from start to finish.
This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, enjoys problem solving, and takes pride in keeping systems, people, and processes organized.
Ready to tackle the challenge of coordinating and optimizing the workflow of 50 CNC machines, come join us!
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Oversee daily machine shop floor operations and production workflow
- Track job progress to ensure deadlines, quality standards, and priorities are met
- Schedule and coordinate production runs, workload, and machine time
- Monitor raw material and tooling inventory levels and implement restock processes
- Coordinate and schedule machine maintenance / preventative maintenance routines
- Work closely with ownership, machinists, and assembly teams to keep communication flowing
- Develop and maintain systems for organization, documentation, and reporting
- Create production reports, job status updates, and performance tracking
- Help identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements
- Support safety and compliance practices within the shop
- General operational support as needed to keep the business running smoothly
Qualifications
- Experience in management of CNC machining environment, or similar production setting preferred
- Basic CNC machine operation experience is a plus
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and follow-through
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once
- Problem-solver with a proactive “see it and handle it” mindset
- Comfortable working closely with leadership and managing accountability
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Office & Teams (Odoo knowledge is a plus)
- Ability to thrive in a busy, dynamic shop environment
Personal Traits That Fit Well Here
- Detail-oriented and dependable
- Assertive but easy to work with
- Solutions-focused rather than reactive
- Takes ownership and responsibility
- Enjoys structure, systems, and efficiency
- Can balance urgency with calm leadership
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience running a machine shop or similar manufacturing environment?
- Have you ever worked for a small but growing company? How do you feel about working for a family-owned small business?
- What draws you to the firearms industry?
- What do you feel is the most important thing about running operations in a machine shop?
Location:
- Dallas, TX 75238 (Required)
Work Location: In person
