KARL STORZ Endoscopy - America
Manager, Machine Shop
KARL STORZ Endoscopy - America, Bellingham, Massachusetts, United States, 02019
Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on running a shop, developing people, and driving continuous improvement? We’re looking for a Machine Shop Manager to lead a 50-person, two-shift, high-speed machining operation supporting medical device manufacturing.
This is a highly visible leadership role with real ownership—of people, performance, quality, and results. If you enjoy being on the floor, building strong teams, and using data to improve how work gets done, this could be a great next step.
What You’ll Do As the Machine Shop Manager, you’ll have full responsibility for day-to-day operations and long-term performance of the machining center. Your focus will be on people development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
People & Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors, machinists, and support staff across two shifts
Build a positive, engaged shop culture through clear communication, training, and accountability
Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, coaching, and employee relations
Be a visible, hands-on leader on the floor who supports teams and removes obstacles
Lead change initiatives and drive a Lean mindset across the operation
Operations & Delivery
Own daily production performance and long-term capacity planning
Establish goals, track KPIs, and close gaps to target across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Lead cross-functional projects and support new product/process introductions
Develop and maintain visual management systems to keep the shop in control
Use machining production management systems (Machine Metrics or similar) to drive decisions
Quality & Regulatory
Ensure quality is built into processes—not inspected in later
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for chronic defects
Oversee line stops and quality escalations when needed
Support FDA-regulated manufacturing and ISO 13485 / ISO 9001 compliance
Participate in internal and external audits and help close customer complaints
Cost, Safety & Sustainability
Own department budgets, inventory, and cost reduction initiatives
Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS requirements
Lead accident investigations, safety audits, and monthly 5S reviews
What We’re Looking For
Required
Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of experience in machining or manufacturing (medical device strongly preferred)
5+ years of experience leading teams of 20+ employees
Experience in high-speed machining and high-volume manufacturing
Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and inspire
Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Comfortable working in a regulated environment (FDA / ISO)
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred
Advanced degree
Lean Six Sigma certification
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
Experience with Machine Metrics or similar production management systems
Injection molding experience
What Success Looks Like
Teams are engaged, trained, and performing at a high level
The shop runs with clear priorities, strong metrics, and minimal firefighting
Safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met or exceeded
Continuous improvement is part of the daily culture—not a side project
Why Join Us
Lead a critical operation with real ownership and influence
Work in a stable, regulated medical device environment
Be part of a culture that values structure, accountability, and people development
Make a visible impact on performance and team success
This is a highly visible leadership role with real ownership—of people, performance, quality, and results. If you enjoy being on the floor, building strong teams, and using data to improve how work gets done, this could be a great next step.
What You’ll Do As the Machine Shop Manager, you’ll have full responsibility for day-to-day operations and long-term performance of the machining center. Your focus will be on people development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
People & Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors, machinists, and support staff across two shifts
Build a positive, engaged shop culture through clear communication, training, and accountability
Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, coaching, and employee relations
Be a visible, hands-on leader on the floor who supports teams and removes obstacles
Lead change initiatives and drive a Lean mindset across the operation
Operations & Delivery
Own daily production performance and long-term capacity planning
Establish goals, track KPIs, and close gaps to target across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Lead cross-functional projects and support new product/process introductions
Develop and maintain visual management systems to keep the shop in control
Use machining production management systems (Machine Metrics or similar) to drive decisions
Quality & Regulatory
Ensure quality is built into processes—not inspected in later
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for chronic defects
Oversee line stops and quality escalations when needed
Support FDA-regulated manufacturing and ISO 13485 / ISO 9001 compliance
Participate in internal and external audits and help close customer complaints
Cost, Safety & Sustainability
Own department budgets, inventory, and cost reduction initiatives
Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS requirements
Lead accident investigations, safety audits, and monthly 5S reviews
What We’re Looking For
Required
Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of experience in machining or manufacturing (medical device strongly preferred)
5+ years of experience leading teams of 20+ employees
Experience in high-speed machining and high-volume manufacturing
Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and inspire
Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Comfortable working in a regulated environment (FDA / ISO)
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred
Advanced degree
Lean Six Sigma certification
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
Experience with Machine Metrics or similar production management systems
Injection molding experience
What Success Looks Like
Teams are engaged, trained, and performing at a high level
The shop runs with clear priorities, strong metrics, and minimal firefighting
Safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met or exceeded
Continuous improvement is part of the daily culture—not a side project
Why Join Us
Lead a critical operation with real ownership and influence
Work in a stable, regulated medical device environment
Be part of a culture that values structure, accountability, and people development
Make a visible impact on performance and team success