Manager Machining Operations

Belvacs proven technology is utilized worldwide in the 2 piece aluminum beverage can industry. With over 60 years of innovation in the industry Belvac has provided their customers with sustainable solutions. Supplying can makers with Cupping Body making Trimming Decorating Bottom Rim Coating Necking Shaping and inspection technology. Our machinery is utilized in the beverage food beauty and aerosol industry worldwide. Belvac is dedicated to providing customers with the highest performing machinery for the lowest cost of operation. With over 300 employees across seven locations worldwide Belvac is able to support customers in real time in over 150 countries.

General Function:

The Manager Machining Operations is responsible forleading daily operations across CNC and manual machining deburring and manufacturing engineering while providing oversight for an offsite ceramics facility. This role ensures production targets quality standards and safety protocols are met through effective resource management and cross-functional collaboration. The Manager Machining Operations oversees all machining and post-processing activities to ensure operational excellence. This leader manages a diverse team of machinists operators and engineers optimizing workflows for both high-precision and high-volume production.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Quality Management System: It is every BPM Inc. employees responsibility to be aware of and work with Belvacs current documented Quality Management System as it pertains to their job requirements
• Operational Leadership: Lead daily operations for the machine shop including CNC/manual turning boring deburring and offsite ceramics operations.
• Multi-Site Oversight: Manage an offsite grinding location ensuring its production schedules and quality standards align with the main facility.
• Engineering Collaboration: Directly manage the Manufacturing Engineering department to optimize tool paths reduce cycle times and support Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Resource Management: Develop and manage production schedules capacity strategies and departmental budgets.
• Team Development: Directly manage supervisors machinists and engineers fostering a culture of accountability and implementing cross-training programs.
• Quality & Safety: Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure all parts meet stringent tolerances (e.g. GD&T) and enforce a safety-first culture across all sites.
• Process Improvement: Drive lean manufacturing 5S and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput.

Education: Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Qualifications/ Experience:

• Experience: 10 years in machining with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in CNC/manual machining grinding materials including ceramic and specialized alloys.
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Work Arrangement : Onsite

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Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption surrogacy and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental military jury duty and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.

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This position may be located in:Americas : United States : Virginia : Lynchburg

Sub Division :Belvac United States

Job Requisition ID :65915

Job Function : Manufacturing & Operations