Operations Manager in Mount Laurel

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Job Description

What this job is

You'll manage all administrative and supply chain operations for a small machine shop. You'll oversee order management, inventory control, purchasing, customer relationships, and the administrative team—making sure everything runs smoothly so the shop can focus on production.

This is a leadership role in a small operation, so you'll both manage people and build the systems that make the business work.

What you'll do

Operations Leadership:

• Own all administrative and supply chain functions
• Build and improve processes for order management, purchasing, and inventory control
• Lead and develop the administrative team
• Work directly with shop management to align operations with production needs
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements across the business

Supply Chain Management:

• Develop and execute purchasing strategy for materials, tooling, and supplies
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing and terms
• Oversee inventory levels and implement controls to optimize working capital
• Coordinate material delivery schedules with production requirements
• Resolve supply chain issues and mitigate risks

Business Administration:

• Oversee customer order processing, quoting, and communication
• Manage job tracking from order through delivery
• Own billing, invoicing, and accounts payable/receivable processes
• Ensure accurate job documentation and production records
• Coordinate shipping, logistics, and customer service

Team Management:

• Hire, train, and develop administrative staff
• Set clear expectations and hold team accountable for performance
• Delegate effectively while maintaining quality standards
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and customer service

What you need

• 5+ years in operations management in manufacturing or machine shop environment
• Proven experience managing teams and holding people accountable
• Understanding of supply chain, inventory management, and purchasing
• Experience building or improving operational processes
• Proficiency with ERP/inventory systems and Excel
• Excellent communication skills with customers, vendors, and production teams
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability

Does this fit you?

You're a leader who builds systems and develops people. You can see what needs to happen and make it happen without being asked. You're strategic but hands-on when needed. You understand manufacturing environments and can speak the of both the shop floor and the front office.

Small shops need managers who lead by doing, not by delegating everything. If you want to shape how a business runs and see direct impact from your work, this is it.

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