Description

We're seeking an experienced Production/Operations Manager to lead and optimize high-volume manufacturing operations. This role owns safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance while developing strong frontline leadership and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

The ideal candidate brings deep operational expertise, a safety-first mindset, and proven experience leading teams in complex industrial environments.

Why This Role?

• Senior leadership role with full ownership of production performance
• Competitive compensation with strong incentive upside
• High-impact position driving continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Stable, long-term manufacturing environment with growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Champion a safety-first culture and strong housekeeping standards
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety programs
• Lead by example and hold teams accountable for safe work practices

Operational Management

• Plan, organize, and manage production processes to meet schedules and customer demand
• Monitor line performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions
• Oversee preventive maintenance strategies and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime

Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality requirements
• Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues and protect product integrity

Cost & Resource Control

• Manage budgets, consumables, and operational costs
• Drive initiatives to reduce waste, improve yields, and optimize energy usage

Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams
• Conduct performance reviews and support training and skill development
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement initiatives
• Use performance data and KPIs to improve reliability, efficiency, and throughput

Key Performance Metrics

• Safety incident rate
• Line uptime and throughput
• Quality compliance and defect reduction
• Cost per unit / waste reduction
• Team engagement and development
• Safety is a core value of this role. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• BSME, BSEE, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Strong operational knowledge in metal processing, coating, or heavy manufacturing environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production management systems
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experience with galvanizing or metal coating operations
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AISC, or similar industry standards
• Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement experience
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

Benefits: A Company That Supports You

• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401K with company match
• Profit sharing
• Pay-for-performance bonuses
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stock program and scholarships

Description

As a Commissioning/Qualification/Validation Project Engineer, you will operate as part of a team that delivers new and modified systems that are safe, functional, and compliant with design requirements and regulations. This is a full-time, exempt,1st shift position that reports to the Project Manager and is in Indianapolis, IN.

Primary responsibilities of the position include:

• Work with the Project Manager to evaluate project scope of work and develop commissioning and qualification documentation that adequately tests equipment, processes, and facilities.
• Ensure project documentation and testing complies with applicable policies, procedures, specifications, and regulations. (e.g. client's policies/procedures/specifications, ASHRAE, CFR, etc.)
• Plan and coordinate project tasks and deliverables with the Technical Writer, Project Manager, Client, and project team to deliver a successful project.
• Execute individual tasks to meet/exceed project schedule and deliver within budget.
• Use test equipment, if necessary, during test execution.
• Resolve day-to-day issues that may arise to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Gain technical knowledge of individual equipment and systems; apply knowledge to project work.
• Proactively communicate with clients, project managers, and team members, with professionalism and a commitment to quality.
• Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to ensure completion of all duties and tasks assigned.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations to include health, safety, and welfare as appropriate.
• Regular and reliable attendance at work.
• Other duties as assigned by Company Management.

• On site at customer or company location.
• Move around construction site.
• Travel to local customer sites as needed.
• Exposure to adverse weather is possible.

• Prior experience or systems/Bluebeam or construction software/blueprints, etc.
  

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 0-4 years of experience in engineering, construction, commissioning, or related technical field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to project software preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

The successful candidate will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match, Life Insurance, HSA and FSA accounts.

Description

This position is responsible for overseeing all physical aspects of the Veneer plant's efficient operation, including the continuous improvement of production processes, warehouse, personnel, and plant output. Additionally, it involves overseeing the maintenance of the production equipment's mechanical/ electrical systems and components.

• Provide technical guidance and expertise in mechanical engineering and mechanical systems of the veneer plant's equipment.
• Oversees cost productivity and labor efficiency goals and continuous improvement plans.
• Drive process optimization initiatives to streamline operations, improve productivity, and reduce costs.
• Accountable for maintaining a highly motivated workforce, ensuring training programs improve individual skills, productivity, and technical competence to provide career advancement/success planning.
• Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications as needed.
• Direct daily production, shipping, receiving, maintenance, and inventory control activities with transportation carriers (truck, rail, etc.)
• Develop key metrics and monitor performance regarding inventory accuracy, shipment accuracy, and facility efficiency.
• Build and promote strong relationships with outbound truckload carriers, negotiate pricing agreements and contracts, and monitor service levels and truckload carriers.
• Develop means determining carrier use and lane management for outbound shipments, including capturing freight costs per shipment to track overall profitability and conducting pricing analyses per customer.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations on employee safety and training, plant operations, and maintenance.
• Conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
• Maintain a continuous-improvement mindset. look for ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain a base level of knowledge on any external market factors that could affect production and distribution.
• Oversee the receiving, storage, and distribution of products.
• Back up forklift and machine operator as needed to support operations.
• Strong knowledge of logistics principles and warehouse management.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement operational procedures to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field required; and
• 6-8+ years of related experience in LEAN manufacturing or continuous improvement-related role.
• Engineering understanding of production line equipment, controls, and electrical assemblies.
• Extensive knowledge of shipping and receiving practices and procedures, warehouse & material handling operations, and supervising and motivating employees.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software systems. Experience with M.S. Dynamics A.X. is a plus.
• A high level of competency in using various M.S. Office software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form, interpret key reports (including key financial reports), be well-organized, and work cohesively with other members of a strong-performing team.
• Ability to make sound business judgments and apply problem-solving skills as required.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Possess a solid level of mathematical acumen and have knowledge of technology-driven operational processes.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess current operational effectiveness and needs.
• Ability to interpret inventory reports, organize, understand, and solve numerical and quantitative problems.
• This position requires routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying items weighing up to 35 + pounds.
• The selected candidate must reside or relocate within a daily commutable distance from (Lexington, NC)
• Reading and understanding German schematics is a plus but is not required.
• Working knowledge of HPVA & AWi Standards
• Forklift Certification
  

Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a critical role in keeping advanced production equipment running safely and efficiently. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electro-mechanical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment
• Preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and production machinery
• Working from electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Diagnosing equipment failures and minimizing downtime
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with plant standards
  

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• 2+ years of electro-mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable using a multimeter
• Experience working with 480V, 3-phase electrical systems
• Willingness to work nights and 12-hour shifts
• PLC exposure or industrial controls familiarity
  

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Military maintenance backgrounds strongly encouraged
• Navy: EM, MM, FC
• Aviation Electrician
• Similar MOS / AFSC experience
• Food manufacturing, packaging, or high-speed production experience

Description

• Performs Service tasks, identifies technical problems and makes analysis through remote or on-site activity in any Service categories (installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, engineering and consulting, advanced services, extensions, upgrades and retrofits, end of life services, replacements, etc.).
• Contributes to customer satisfaction by executing Service work according to customer order and expectation. Creates and maintains a good relationship with customers and understands their needs. Identifies new sales opportunities and communicates them internally.
• Coordinates, prepares and ensures that all materials, parts and equipment are available and at the appropriate quality for Service activities.
• Prepares all documents and reports to be signed by the customer representative. Reports work done in a timely manner and follows up when needed.
• Proactively identifies potential equipment failures and requests proactive corrective actions. Troubleshoots equipment failure and makes recommendations to avoid repeating the problem in the future.
• Proactively identifies suggestions for product and quality improvement and communicates them further in the organization. Provides recommendations to management to improve operations and customer service.
• Applies safety rules and safe practices as well as environmental responsibilities. Reports unsafe practices and incidents.

• Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent military experience or Associates Degree with 2 or more years' experience in servicing critical power equipment
• Will consider High School Diploma/GED and 10 or more years' experience.
• Advanced level ability to interact and communicate (written and verbal) information to varying levels within the organization.
• Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• Moderate ability to self-Project Manage using MS Project or Excel.
• Advanced ability to write test plans and reports detailing test results.
• Military Preferred

Description

Shift/Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, while training; after training you will need to have some shift flexibility that includes a 6am start, 8am start, 10am start, and Noon start (7 – 15% Shift Differential for other than 8am start times), plus OT is frequently required.

Description:

As the Service Technician, you will be in a field-based, customer-facing role that installs, services, maintains and modifies equipment at customer sites. The selected candidate will work at sites with minimal supervision and will perform on-site customer repairs and be responsible for delivering both timely and effective repairs. It will be your responsibility to provide on-site training after installs to help ensure the systems optimal performance resulting in superior customer satisfaction. The Field Service Technician will help with managing financial performance within their territory: meeting or exceeding budget for revenue generation, expense control and inventory management. The Field Service Tech/Engineer is a key contributor in maintaining ongoing customer interaction to solve and prevent technical difficulties. The Field Service Tech/Engineer interfaces directly with the Customer Care Manager, Technical Manager, Clinical Application Specialist, Product Managers, Sales Representatives, and customers. These interfaces are required to provide superior product service responsiveness and customer satisfaction. The Service Engineer integrates the technical capabilities and available resources, with effective territory and business management skills to develop and maintain superior service levels. You will need to make decisions on best plan of action to keep the customer's equipment downtime to a minimum.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Possess total familiarity with mechanical, electronic, optical, and operational aspects of designated products as evidenced by the ability to effectively install and repair/service designated instruments.
• Provide customer troubleshooting assistance as required.
• Provide product service for clinical field trial installations.
• Perform warranty and maintenance work necessary to keep customer level of service and satisfaction high.
• Recommend service manual revisions.

• Candidates must have top-notch electronic systems knowledge and troubleshooting/repair skills in addition to unparalleled customer service skills (relationship development, conflict management, active listening and problem solving, interpersonal communication, etc.).
  
• Candidates must be able to interpret electronic system schematics and flow-charts.
• A highly tuned mechanical aptitude and the ability to visualize and explain situations and resolutions are also critical in this role.
• Excellent customer service, communication (oral & written), documentation, and PC skills are essential to this position's success.

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experience in the Bio-Medical field is a huge plus, but not required. 
  

Description

In this role, you will take new product designs and bring them to life. You will own concurrently designing Amca product manufacturing processes with the Design and Test Engineering teams. You'll provide engineering knowledge to quickly execute new product development, and manufacture them at our prototype & test facility with the goal of rapidly transitioning new and better products to our manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Own prototype design first builds.
• Work with Design Engineering teams to understand end-use applications and requirements.
• Participate in new product manufacturing and build-out using leading-edge manufacturing methods.
• Work with Build Engineering teams to rapidly bring assembly and test tooling on-line.
• Manage tooling configurations (drawing revisions, BOM structure, and part configuration) in accordance with aerospace standards and internal design and documentation controls.
• Provide feedback to Amca engineering teams to ensure that products and processes are fully optimized for reliability, safety, producibility, and cost.
• Support build and manufacturing process development efforts in Amca's prototype development facility.
• Assist with equipment selection and actively manage equipment onboarding and commissioning.
• Assist in manufacturing engineering development at Amca subsidiary facilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to optimize and expand manufacturing capabilities while improving design performance and producibility.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Exceptionally curious and fast learner.
• Able to contribute across diverse manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to use engineering first principles to challenge and simplify requirements.
• Hands-on and practical.
• Comfortable building, testing, and troubleshooting in real-world environments.
• Independent and creative, you thrive on project ownership.
• Experience with mechanical design and manufacturing processes, applying first-principle thinking to process constraints.
• Proficient in CAD, PLM/PDM systems, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and Materials & Processing (M&P).

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

Description

• Performs Service tasks, identifies technical problems and makes analysis through remote or on-site activity in any Service categories (installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, engineering and consulting, advanced services, extensions, upgrades and retrofits, end of life services, replacements, etc.).
• Contributes to customer satisfaction by executing Service work according to customer order and expectation. Creates and maintains a good relationship with customers and understands their needs. Identifies new sales opportunities and communicates them internally.
  
• Coordinates, prepares and ensures that all materials, parts and equipment are available and at the appropriate quality for Service activities.
• Prepares all documents and reports to be signed by the customer representative. Reports work done in a timely manner and follows up when needed.
• Proactively identifies potential equipment failures and requests proactive corrective actions. Troubleshoots equipment failure and makes recommendations to avoid repeating the problem in the future.
  
• Proactively identifies suggestions for product and quality improvement and communicates them further in the organization. Provides recommendations to management to improve operations and customer service.
• Applies safety rules and safe practices as well as environmental responsibilities. Reports unsafe practices and incidents.

• Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent military experience or Associates Degree with 2 or more years' experience in servicing critical power equipment
• Will consider High School Diploma/GED and 10 or more years' experience.
• Advanced level ability to interact and communicate (written and verbal) information to varying levels within the organization.
• Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• Moderate ability to self-Project Manage using MS Project or Excel.
• Advanced ability to write test plans and reports detailing test results.
• Military Preferred

Description

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• Hands-on experience with aerospace or defense hardware testing
• Experience supporting functional testing (ATP) and qualification testing, including environmental, shock, and vibration testing
• Experience setting up, executing, and troubleshooting tests in a laboratory environment
• Ability to execute defined test methods and procedures aligned to certification or end-use requirements
• Experience building and troubleshooting test fixtures and test setups
• Familiarity with environmental test equipment and lab commissioning activities
• Ability to work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams in a collaborative environment
• Working knowledge of aerospace and defense test standards, including:
  • DO-160
  • MIL-STD-810
  • MIL-STD-202
• Working familiarity with CAD systems, PDM tools, and GD&T
• Strong attention to detail and documentation practices
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person)

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• Experience supporting early prototype testing through full qualification
• Exposure to avionics, electromechanical systems, or power electronics testing
• Experience supporting lab buildouts or commissioning of new test infrastructure
• Background in highly cross-functional engineering environments

Description

In this role, the employee is expected to provide dedicated electrical controls support for the production team and customer field service events (scheduled maintenance, upgrades, unplanned maintenance, and warranty work) for gas turbine engines and related systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide dedicated electrical support for a single customer field service events (scheduled maintenance, upgrades, unplanned maintenance, and warranty work) for packages and related systems.
• Collaborate with the Field Service team to improve commissioning processes, plan standard work, and develop work scope for new technology.
• Document maintenance activities as required for Field Service Reports.
• Provide controls and electrical support during Test-Line Commissioning and field service events for RPS projects.
• Internal and External customer focal point for all field related electrical/controls problems.
• Solicit direct customer feedback on RPS controls and provide this feedback to the organization to continuously improve our customer relations.
• Provide prompt technical support for service revealed controls related problems. Includes developing and implementing technical solutions to ensure solutions are brought to the field and production in a cost-effective manner while meeting customer expectations.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team to troubleshoot field issues, provide recommendations for improved performance, root cause analysis, and assist in development of new technology.
• Provide support to RPS Engineering in the in-house testing of new control system designs and evaluation of improvements related to control system fixes.
• Collaborate with RPS Electrical FSE's, learn the requirements to perform electrical and controls commissioning tasks.
• Sign-off and take accountability for control system commissioning and re-commissioning.
• Be available for on-call support after hours and weekends.
• Travel as needed to support the controls and electrical commissioning of customers refurbished and new engines in multiple geographic areas.
• Support configuration tracking of customer engines.
• Support the customer's and RPS environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Project management responsibilities for customer specific projects. Includes initial feasibility studies, contract definition, commissioning activities, schedule fidelity, subcontractor management, and customer interface.
• Provide technical guidance and input during development of RPS new projects/programs.
• Provide input to RPS technology roadmap and strategic business plan.
• Develop, approve, and implement methods to achieve cost and schedule reductions, performance, and quality enhancements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Acknowledges that learning and growth are keys to personal and professional success and is willing and able to share with others.
• Attentive to detail, organized and passionate!
• Take pride in doing good work, have a positive attitude, and believe guest satisfaction comes first
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience with industrial/marine gas turbines, and control systems.
• Strong customer relations experience, develop and enhance customer relationships. Ability to work effectively in high pressure, time & cost sensitive situations, oftentimes under direct customer observation.
• Deals effectively in a dynamic environment, maintaining focus and continuity with customers, subcontractors, and senior management. Work cross functionally within the RPS teams.
• Demonstrated project, product, and subcontract management skills.
• Demonstrated expertise and hands-on experience in commissioning and troubleshooting controls and electrical systems in the field. Delivery on internal and external commitments.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written, provide clear and concise technical field service reports.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards and procedures.
• Physically able to perform the tasks as required. Ability to pass an eye exam, sufficient visual acuity to perform inspections as needed.
• U.S. work authorized applicants only
• Experience with Oil & Gas regulations and meeting product certification requirements.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.
• Travel domestically up to 65% of the time in support of RPS fielded products.

COMPETENCIES:

• Experience - Demonstrated experience with programming, field application modifications. Experience with Woodward Controls, GE MKle Controls, and Micro Net ControlsPLC is highly recommended. Hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers, such as Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Wago Fieldbus, or similar industrial controllers. Have an understanding with programming in high level programming languages (C, IEC-61131-3 Structured Text, Java script, ladder logics, etc.) desired, but not essential.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Managing People Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Various forklifts, manlift, scissor lifts, overhead cranes.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.