Operations Manager - Project Engineering & Manufacturing

Flatiron was established in late 2021, bringing together a network of experienced crane companies across North America. Since then, we have been growing rapidly, expanding our footprint, and strengthening our capabilities as a top-tier OEM supplier to diverse industrial markets. With over 100 years of combined experience, our goal is to provide innovative, high-quality, and safe solutions for our customers.

Due to continued growth, Reading Crane & Engineering , A Flatiron Crane Operating Company, is looking for an Operations Manager - Project Engineering & Manufacturing to join our highly skilled team. Feel a great sense of pride and ownership as you are seen as the expert that helps keep businesses running.

As a valued team member, you will enjoy:

• Excellent compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Great benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, and 401K
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Upon receipt of an offer of employment, candidates must satisfactorily complete the required drug screen, physical, and background checks.

Job Summary

The Operations Manager will lead through a team and will be responsible for process ownership, resource allocation, on-time and on-budget delivery, and overall operational performance of project engineering and two manufacturing facilities across Reading and Chalfont, PA along with Baltimore, MD.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership & Operational Management

• Lead Project Engineering and Manufacturing operations across Reading, PA; Chalfont, PA; and Baltimore, MD
• Drive operational consistency and alignment across all Mid-Atlantic locations
• Build and develop a high-performing engineering and manufacturing team
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance metrics
• Manage workload balancing and resource allocation across locations
Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives

Project Engineering & Technical Execution

• Oversee technical planning and execution of overhead crane projects and installations
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Coordinate engineering resources across the district
• Standardize engineering processes and technical execution
Partner with sales and project management to support growth initiatives

Manufacturing Operations

• Full responsibility for two manufacturing facilities
• Ensure proper tooling, equipment, and manufacturing capabilities
• Implement standardized manufacturing processes across locations
Drive throughput, productivity, and quality improvements

Process & Execution Excellence

• Own operational processes across project engineering and manufacturing
• Develop standardized workflows and procedures
• Implement best practices across all locations
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, or related field)
• 8+ years of engineering, manufacturing, or operations leadership experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams
• Comfortable with travel (25% - 40%)
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Experience managing project execution and delivery
• Overhead crane or lifting equipment industry experience
• Industrial manufacturing leadership experience
• Structural steel fabrication experience
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.