Growing Groves · 2 weeks ago
Lead Calibration Technician
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expGrowing Groves is partnering with a globally recognized leader in precision metrology to find a high-impact Technical Operations Lead for their team in Dayton, Ohio. This role involves managing resources, leading the team, and executing strategic planning to achieve organizational goals while ensuring exceptional service delivery. The Lead Calibration Technician will oversee daily operations, resource management, process improvement, and team leadership.
Management Consulting
Hiring Manager
Beau Hallavant, CSE
Responsibilities
Oversee Daily Operations: Manage and coordinate daily shop activities for customer support, ongoing training, growth of the service team, contract lab, and demo machine setups
Resource Management: Effectively allocate and manage all operational resources, including on-site personnel, the service team, equipment, and budget
Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions to optimize workflows and overall efficiency across operations
Team Leadership & Development: Motivate, coach, and guide technical teams to achieve performance goals. Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships with team members and stakeholders
Budget & Revenue Management: Develop and manage revenue budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness. This role includes P&L responsibility for profitability, utilization of the service team, and lab resources
Communication: Establish a strong internal communication network for daily in-house activity and ensure effective communication with the German Headquarters
Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and address complex operational issues and challenges effectively
Project Management: Manage high-priority projects effectively, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in metrology, with a focus on precision inspection and measurement of mechanical components, including gears and shafts
Strong expertise in calibration procedures, standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025), and maintenance of metrology equipment
Proven, hands-on experience with metrology tools such as Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), gear analyzers, and related software
Proven track record in leading and mentoring technical teams within a service-driven environment, ideally involving equipment sales, ongoing calibration services, and revenue generation through metrology solutions
Strong financial management skills to understand the financial aspects of operations and manage revenue budgets (P&L responsibility)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
Benefits
Medical and Dental insurance
Retirement: A 401k plan with company match
Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO are available after 90 days of employment. The company also observes 8 paid holidays per year.
Company
Growing Groves
At Growing Groves, we specialize in scaling sales and engineering organizations for businesses in the lower middle market.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase