Position Overview
The Director of Operations manages all activities related to operations, production and throughput across a precision machining manufacturing facility. The Director of Operations works in tandem with the General Manager to ensure customer satisfaction, on-time delivery and growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.
- Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
- Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.
- Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
- Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
- Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
- Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.
- Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
- Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university
- Five or more years of manufacturing leadership experience; preferably within a precision machining/CNC manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team development skills.
- Ability to manage production activities, resources, and budgets to meet quality, delivery, and profitability goals.
- Ability to analyze operational data, implement process improvements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to interpret technical documents, blueprints, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and maintain compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards.
- Knowledge of ISO 13485 or ISO 9001
Work Environment
- Clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility
- A place where continuous learning is encouraged
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Fast-paced and innovation-driven
- Recognizes and celebrates contributions
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental & Vision starting Day One
- Paid time off & company holidays
- Competitive 401(k) with company match
- Annual bonus program
- Opportunity for career growth, training, and mentorship
Why Join ARCH?
- Be part of a team focused on continuous improvement and innovation
- Work in a modern CNC manufacturing environment
- Grow your career with a company that invests in its people
- Join a team that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement
ADDITIONAL NOTES
ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
- Five or more years of manufacturing leadership experience
- Experience in precision machining/CNC manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team development skills
- Ability to manage production activities, resources, and budgets to meet quality, delivery, and profitability goals
- Ability to analyze operational data, implement process improvements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to interpret technical documents, blueprints, and regulatory requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- Knowledge of ISO 13485 or ISO 9001
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and maintain compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards
ARCH (archglobalprecision.com) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ARCH (archglobalprecision.com) and has not been reviewed or approved by ARCH (archglobalprecision.com).
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision across business units, with some locations starting eligibility on the first day. Life and disability coverage are commonly included, and options like HSA/FSA and mental health support appear in certain units.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is present in many roles and locations. Job materials emphasize retirement savings as part of the total rewards package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — An Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources are described alongside standard coverages at several sites. Paid holidays and PTO complement these offerings.
ARCH (archglobalprecision.com) Insights
What We Do
American Manufacturing, Serving the World We are driven by precision. Our engineering expertise and precision-machining capabilities serve the medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets. We offer a synergy of resources to reduce your manufacturing costs, optimize the performance of your components and products, and cut your supply chain risks. ARCH has multiple state-of-the-art facilities that manufacture high-quality cutting tools, precision-machined components, and products. Working with ARCH, your business gains the advantage of an expanding range of cutting-edge resources for all your precision-machining needs. Our facilities are strategically located across the U.S. to optimize your outsourced precision-machining needs. We strive to be your trusted and proactive partner. ARCH is structured to provide the capacity, flexibility, and scalability you need to succeed. We offer design-for-manufacturability, prototyping, on-site application testing, program management, technical support, and customized services. The rise of American manufacturing requires the support of highly evolved and collaborative precision-machining partners. Our comprehensive experience in critical part production across a broad range of applications allows us to provide a dynamic range of solutions. We truly understand the critical nature of the components and products we work with and are intently focused on delivering exacting quality to our customers, and ultimately to their customers. We combine leading-edge expertise and industry standards to ensure consistent quality at every step. To maintain our leading edge, we invest in the continuous improvement of our manufacturing and quality assurance processes. The sharing of knowledge, technologies, and best practices across our teams strengthens our competitive advantage, accounting for performance breakthroughs, value creation, and cost containment.








