KLR Executive Search Group is excited to partner with our client, Phillips Precision, Inc. ( to offer an exceptional career opportunity. Due to new strategic leadership and plans for company growth, our client is seeking a talented Business Manager, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 1999, Phillips Precision is in Boylston, Massachusetts and empowers manufacturers to streamline workflows and meet the demands of modern production. This is an exciting chance to join a dynamic organization and contribute to the company’s expansion and continued success.

Phillips Precision, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015-certified machine shop and innovator in modular work-holding solutions. The company specializes in short-run production, complex prototypes, and fixture design, serving industries requiring precision and efficiency. Its flagship products, Inspection Arsenal® and Laser Arsenal®, provide universal, quick-swap fixture systems for inspection and laser marking applications, enhancing productivity and accuracy. Phillips Precision is recognized for its commitment to solving manufacturing challenges, exemplified by its product innovations like the Pitbull® Clamp and M5 Edge Finder™.

The Opportunity:

Phillips Precision is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Business Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and efficiency of their manufacturing operations. This key leadership position will support accounting, human resources, inventory, and customer service, ensuring seamless coordination between departments to drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the CEO and financial leadership team with accounting functions, including payroll processing, database account entries, month-end closing, and bank statement reconciliation.
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, ensuring timely vendor payments, accurate customer invoicing, and effective cash flow management.
• Prepare job postings, employee onboarding, answer day-to-day employee questions, and act as a liaison between the benefits advisor, payroll company, and the fractional HR provider.
• Support Inside/Outside Sales with review and process customer sales orders and invoices.
• Provide status updates to customers as needed and assist with resolving order-related inquiries. Attend any correspondence and emails from customers, clients, and contractors.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and update databases related to production and operational metrics as required by management team.
• Schedule, prepare agendas for, and provide follow-up to regular operational meetings with the administrative staff and management team, full-staff meetings, and Quality Management System related meetings.
• As a member of the front-end team, provide general administrative support by answering phones and light filing.

Job Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment preferred.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Basic understanding of industrial machining processes, materials, and tooling.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, such as JobBOSS, and quality management standards, such as ISO 9001.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Associates Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or similar and/or equivalent work experience.