Machine Shop Manager

Celeros Flow Technology, LLC has a 140‑year heritage of providing mission‑critical, sustainable flow control solutions worldwide. We value diversity and innovation and seek skilled professionals to join our global, collaborative team.

General Summary

As part of the Operations Management team, the Machine Shop Manager is the first line of management accountable for safe and efficient operation of the machine shop, weld and fabrication areas. This includes people management, task allocation, performance and development, workflow oversight, visual‑management standards, and continuous improvement.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities (essential Functions)

• Drive a positive and safe working environment, ensuring housekeeping and visual management are maintained to highest standards across both the machine shop and weld/fabrication areas.
• Lead and manage startup and daily meetings, communicating key messages including SQCDIP, safety alerts, quality warnings, toolbox talks, and daily priorities.
• Maintain and communicate performance, using visual‑management boards for machine shop and weld/fabrication areas.
• Steer KPI results while upholding company values and leading by example.
• Implement a proactive 5‑S culture within each accountable area.
• Coach and develop cell team members and manage performance.
• Develop, maintain and enforce standard operating work procedures.
• Monitor actual vs. estimated operation times and drive improvements.
• Identify and implement operational improvements.
• Allocate productive work aligned with the schedule and business plan.
• Build key relationships with support functions (quality, engineering, inspection, planning, scheduling, supply chain) to resolve issues and production constraints.
• Provide technical support for machining, fabrication and weld operations.
• Control start, stop and break times and ensure adherence.
• Manage recovery hours to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Control overtime in line with production requirements.
• Work closely with material management to ensure efficient material flow.
• Drive booking discipline and enforce adherence.
• Lead quality to required standards and raise quality concerns promptly.
• Deliver regular communications to team members, peers and other functions.
• Operate safety Gemba walks and periodic audits as required by EHS and Quality.
• Raise NCRs and facilitate corrective actions.
• Other duties as deemed reasonable.

People Manager Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all employees effectively, fostering positive engagement and motivation.
• Build trusted relationships, understand employees’ values, and support their personal and professional aspirations.
• Conduct honest coaching conversations to identify strengths and development areas.
• Support career progression through coaching, networks and challenging assignments.
• Work with HR to develop a competency matrix, training and development plans, and succession plans.
• Offer wellbeing support, manage sickness absence per policy, and follow up as needed.
• Facilitate performance and development planning, tracking progress and managing issues.

Education, Skills And Experience

• Proven track record of building effective teams with operational goal attainment.
• Strong focus on output delivery and bottom‑line results under pressure.
• Execution skills that drive improvement initiatives positively affecting customer experience and revenue.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, standards setting and assertiveness.
• Broad skills in managing machine shop and weld/fabrication areas (layout, safety, environment, quality, flow).
• Hands‑on experience as machinist or welder in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Celeros Union systems, materials, products and customers.
• Technical problem‑solving for critical production challenges.
• Prior supervisory/management experience in a related manufacturing industry.

Desirable Experience

• Certifications such as CWEng, European Welding Engineer, or equivalent formal qualifications.
• Experience with ASME and EN weld procedure qualifications, material specifications and welding processes.
• Engineering qualifications.
• Knowledge of ASME Section II, EN and RCC‑M materials and ASME IX QG 106 and CUP QA Program.
• Technical interfacing with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Material Management.

YOU MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Digital Benefits – Health, Wealth & Lifestyle

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Daily standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing and seeing (including close vision for computer work).
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Daily use of hands, fingers, arms to reach and operate a computer and telephone.
• Occasional lifting or moving light to moderate objects.
• Occasional travel (by air or road, sitting for extended periods).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Moderate noise environment (office with computers, phone, printers).
• Open‑planned office or individual office settings.
• Extended periods sitting at a computer terminal.
• Extended periods sitting in a car or on a plane.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people in this role. They are not exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

CELEROS FLOW TECHNOLOGY VALUES

• INTEGRITY: Work safely, respect employees, business partners & environment. Always lead by example.
• SPEED: Bring mission‑critical flow control equipment worldwide with energy and urgency.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Stand behind actions and deliver on promises.
• PARTNERSHIP: Collaborate across teams and customers to win together.
• EXCELLENCE: Pursue top engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance standards and continuous improvement.

Celeros Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing