Machine Shop Manager

SUMMARY: The Machine Shop Manager is a member of a Value Stream Manufacturing team. This position is responsible for collaboratively working with others to plan and execute manufacturing programs and build plans. Assisting with order placement and follow up related to purchased products, the Value Stream Lead enforces company policies to ensure on time product delivery. Reports to the Deputy Operations Manager. ABOUT US:Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry's most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.Compensation & BenefitsMedical, Dental, VisionCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement*WHAT YOU WILL DOManages schedule within Value Stream, deconflicts schedule and expedites as necessary Works with technical lead to ensure quality productsProvides strategic leadership and recommendations to the President on purchasing, staffing, operations, and policies related to the Machine ShopSupervises machine shop staffTrains new machinists on Epicor functions and processes relevant to the Value StreamManages machinist training cyclesOrganizes materials needed for jobs within the Value StreamAnalyze Epicor Jobs ensuring material is available to fulfill scheduled ordersConduit between planning, engineering, quality, and technical leadAssists in quoting new work for Value StreamWorks with Programs Managers to sell Value Stream capabilities and seek out new workCloses jobs within EpicorHelps determine burden rates within Value Stream WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORMust be a U.S. CitizenHigh School diplomaPhysical requirements of this position include: Standing and walking for extended periods of time throughout the work day, occasional use of stairs, and lifting up to 40 poundsStrong work ethic, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated success in leadership rolesPREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAA degree in related discipline Aerospace and Defense industry experience 2+ years of experience with EPICOR or other ERP softwareFamiliarity with AS9100 requirements and related quality management standardsEqual Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish

is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.#LI-JS1