Manufacturing Manager
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Manufacturing Manager - Knoxville TN
DISHER is currently partnering with an innovative thermal management solutions company in search of a Manufacturing Manager to join their team. This organization focuses on advanced cooling technologies that help customers improve performance and efficiency across a range of industries. The Manufacturing Manager oversees all production operations for a fast-growing startup in the HVAC equipment industry specializing in complex repeatable machinery builds. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited to scale operations alongside company growth. This position is responsible for building scalable processes improving operational efficiency and ensuring consistent product quality and on-time delivery. A critical component of this role is ownership and optimization of production and inventory control processes within the NetSuite ERP system to support rapid expansion.
What its like to work here:
The company is values-driven and focused on delivering cutting-edge cooling solutions through innovation precision and collaboration. Team members operate in a fast-paced hands-on environment where they are encouraged to take ownership contribute ideas and continuously improve processes. Youll join a growing team-oriented organization that emphasizes both professional development and measurable results while maintaining an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking culture.
What youll get to do:
- Plan schedule and oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet increasing customer demand
- Actively support production on the floor troubleshooting issues and driving real-time problem solving
- Design and implement scalable workflows staffing plans and production processes to support rapid growth
- Monitor and improve key metrics such as throughput lead time capacity utilization and on-time delivery
- Lead the ongoing development and optimization of NetSuite to support scaling manufacturing operations
- Ensure accurate and scalable setup of Bills of Materials (BOMs) routings work orders and inventory processes
- Implement MRP-driven planning and improve forecasting and scheduling capabilities within NetSuite
- Establish standardized procedures and data governance to maintain system integrity during growth
- Partner with leadership and external consultants to expand ERP functionality as needed
- Train and onboard new employees in NetSuite processes and best practices
- Build and refine inventory control processes that scale with growth
- Ensure material availability while balancing working capital and minimizing excess inventory
- Strengthen supplier coordination and develop systems to support increasing purchasing complexity
- Implement cycle counting and inventory accuracy programs early to establish strong operational discipline
- Establish and maintain quality standards as production volume increases
- Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable repeatable improvements
- Introduce lean manufacturing principles appropriate for a growing startup environment
- Lead mentor and grow a small but expanding production team
- Help define organizational structure roles and responsibilities as the company scales
- Foster a culture of accountability adaptability and continuous improvement
- Support hiring onboarding and development of new team members
- Build and reinforce a strong safety culture from early stages of growth
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and HVAC-related regulations
What will make you successful:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Operations or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
- 5 years of manufacturing experience preferably in HVAC mechanical systems or similar industries
- Direct experience working with NetSuite ERP in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in a startup or high-growth environment strongly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of NetSuite manufacturing modules (work orders assemblies inventory MRP)
- Proven ability to build and scale processes in a growing organization
- Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution
- Solid understanding of production scheduling BOM structures and inventory control
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments
- Effective communicator and team leader
- Experience scaling manufacturing operations in a startup or high-growth company
- Background in HVAC equipment manufacturing or complex mechanical assemblies
- Experience leading ERP implementations or major system expansions
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement training/certification
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
DISHER is a product development and engineering design company that provides both staffing and consulting services for multiple industries.
