Operations Manager (Senior Service & Warehouse Manager) at KAAST Machine Tools in PA-Aldan-19018
- Company: KAAST Machine Tools
- Location: PA-Aldan-19018
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
KAAST Machine Tools Inc. is looking for a driven and experienced Operations Manager (Senior Service & Warehouse Manager) to lead our service and warehouse operations in Aldan, PA. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll play a critical part in keeping our operations running efficiently while…
Job description
- KAAST Machine Tools Inc. is looking for a driven and experienced Operations Manager (Senior Service & Warehouse Manager) to lead our service and warehouse operations in Aldan, PA. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll play a critical part in keeping our operations running efficiently while delivering exceptional results. If you thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment and love building high-performing teams, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage daily warehouse operations, including inventory control, shipping, receiving, and logistics
- Lead and supervise service technicians and warehouse staff, ensuring productivity and quality standards are met
- Coordinate machine tool service scheduling, field service dispatching, and customer support operations
- Develop and implement operational procedures, SOPs, and best practices to improve efficiency
- Monitor KPIs and operational metrics, reporting performance to senior leadership
- Manage parts inventory, procurement, and vendor relationships to support service and warehouse needs
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, OSHA standards, and company policies
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and customer service teams to support business goals
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in operations, warehouse management, or service management, preferably in industrial machinery or machine tools
- Proven leadership experience managing teams in a service and/or warehouse environment
- Strong knowledge of machine tools, CNC equipment, or industrial manufacturing equipment preferred
- Experience with inventory management systems, ERP software, and logistics coordination
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and service documentation
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification is a plus
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Helpful technical knowledge would include CNC, PLC, and VFD controls, 3-phase and servo motors, ballscrews and gearboxes, hydraulic systems, Fanuc controls, and rigging procedures
- Approximately 10% travel required (limited to two annual tradeshows and the most complex installation/service cases).
Skills
Required
- Leadership
- Inventory management systems
- ERP software
- Logistics coordination
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Detail-oriented
- Managing multiple priorities
Preferred
- CNC, PLC, and VFD controls
- 3-phase and servo motors
- Ballscrews and gearboxes
- Hydraulic systems
- Fanuc controls
- Rigging procedures
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
About KAAST Machine Tools
KAAST Machine Tools Inc. is a trusted provider of high-quality machine tools and metalworking equipment(VMCs, lathes, turning centers, grinders, saws, press brakes, and plate rolls), serving manufacturers and fabricators across North America from our headquarters in Aldan, PA. Our customers rely on us for dependable machinery, responsive service, and deep technical expertise that keeps their operations moving. At KAAST, our team enjoys a collaborative work culture, opportunities for growth, and the satisfaction of supporting industries that build the world around us. We are growing rapidly and seeking a strong leader to organize, direct, and scale our service and warehouse operations. KAAST Machine Tools, established in 2010, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance metalworking machinery and fabrication equipment. We provide one of the most extensive line-ups in the industry, serving everyone from small job shops to large-scale industrial production facilities. Whether your application requires high-speed CNC Machining Centers, CNC or manual lathes, automatic bandsaws, or precision grinders, our inventory provides a wide range of solutions. Beyond chip-making, our warehouse has a full selection of fabrication equipment, including hydraulic press brakes, shears, plate and angle rolls, ironworkers, and more to meet your metal fabrication demands. With our main headquarters and warehouse in Philadelphia, PA, and a showroom location in Chicago, IL, KAAST maintains an inventory of over 160 machine tools in-stock and ready to ship. This dual-location advantage helps minimize lead times and allows us to provide fast, reliable delivery across the United States.