Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

Job Type: Non-exempt Part-time / Full-time

Location: Onsite in Fort Wayne IN with potential travel to Auburn IN

Compensation: $26.00 $32.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Hours: 30-40 hours per week with overtime and weekends as needed

About VeroTouch Science

VeroTouch Science is transforming the materials that build the world. We are an industrial chemical and materials R&D and manufacturing startup developing and producing specialty chemical systems from the ground up with a relentless focus on real-world performance.

We are focused on concrete admixtures material additives coatings and specialty chemical systems developing products in-house taking them through production and building the infrastructure to scale them. We own the science.

VeroTouch Science is early-stage hands-on and execution-driven. The people who thrive here take ownership maintain high standards and care deeply about outcomes.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Technician is an onsite role based in Fort Wayne Indiana with potential travel to Auburn Indiana working directly with the VeroTouch operations team on the mixing production and distribution of specialty materials and chemical systems. Its a physical hands-on position requiring the operation of trucks trailers forklifts heavy equipment power tools and plumbing and purification systems. The role demands attention to detail procedural discipline a strong safety mindset and the ability to keep accurate digital records.

This is a ground-floor leadership opportunity. The right individual will help build the manufacturing facilities systems and standards from the ground up working directly with senior technical staff with a clear path for advancement including the potential for equity after one year of service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations and Management

• Set up run and continuously improve the manufacturing process for specialty chemical systems including batching mixing and production workflows.
• Own the daily operation of the manufacturing facility including scheduling staffing coordination and prioritization of production workloads.
• Establish and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production and recurring processes.
• Maintain a clean organized and safety-compliant manufacturing environment in accordance with company and OSHA standards.
• Manage facility supply inventory including raw materials and consumables and coordinate reordering with the operations lead.

Technician Supervision

• Directly supervise Manufacturing Technicians including daily task assignment and prioritization of mixing testing and distribution work.
• Train technicians on mixing procedures SOPs equipment operation and documentation standards and confirm competency before sign-off on independent work.
• Review technician work including production logs and inventory records for accuracy and consistency and provide direct feedback.

Quality Control

• Run quality control checks on batches during production using test equipment to check density appearance consistency and similar specs.
• Train and direct technicians on the same quality control checks; confirm out-of-spec results are flagged and documented for follow-up.
• Keep accurate quality control records tied to each batch for traceability.

Data Records and Administration

• Keep accurate digital production data batch records inventory levels and administrative logs for the facility.
• Maintain traceable documentation connecting raw materials batches and QC results.
• Handle facility-related administrative tasks such as vendor coordination receiving documentation and basic cost/accounting recordkeeping to support the operations and accounting teams.

Equipment and Facility

• Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment on a defined schedule keeping accurate maintenance records.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and vendor service visits as needed.
• Confirm technicians are cleaning inspecting and organizing equipment and workspaces between production runs.

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain working familiarity with SDS documentation for all materials handled.
• Enforce PPE requirements and safe handling practices for all technicians in active work areas.
• Lead safety briefings and toolbox talks for the technician team.
• Serve as the immediate point of escalation for unsafe conditions incidents or near-misses and report up to the operations lead.

Qualifications

Required

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing industrial materials or production environment (for example: steel materials chemicals or similar industrial production) with a track record of running or supervising a production process.
• Proven experience directly supervising or training a team on a shop or production floor.
• Strong decision-making and accountability skills comfortable directing others work and owning outcomes.
• Clear communicator able to set expectations and give direct actionable feedback.
• Reliable and self-motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities across a team.
• Comfortable keeping accurate digital data production records and basic administrative/accounting documentation.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel as needed at company expense.

Preferred (Not Required)

Background in chemistry materials science chemical engineering or a related technical field (a degree is a plus not a requirement).

• Experience with concrete cement admixtures coatings or related construction materials.
• Comfort working with technical data and production records.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply; Spanish-language communication skills are a meaningful plus given our operational environments and technician team.

Professional Development and Advancement

This position is designed to grow with the right person. You will help shape the manufacturing facilities systems and standards from an early stage working directly with senior technical staff and gaining exposure to the full arc of specialty materials development from raw formulation through commercial-scale production.

VeroTouch is an early-stage company with a strong trajectory. Manufacturing Managers who demonstrate commitment capability and reliability will have a direct path to expanded responsibilities and advancement within the organization. Equity participation is available after one year of continuous service for qualifying team members.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to work in an active manufacturing and production environment for a full shift including alongside technicians on the floor.
• Ability to stand walk lift bend and operate production equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift carry or move materials weighing up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in environments involving chemical exposure requiring consistent PPE use.

Compensation and Benefits

$26 to $32 per hour commensurate with experience

30-40 hours per week with overtime and weekends as needed

All required travel covered at company expense

On-the-job training in advanced testing and formulation techniques

Equity eligibility after one year of service

Performance-based advancement opportunities

VeroTouch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complying with applicable federal state and local laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local laws. This job description outlines the primary duties and requirements of the role but does not limit the employee to those duties. It does not create an employment contract. If a candidate with a disability requires accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Felix Heeter at

Certain responsibilities are considered essential functions of the position and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform them. This document describes the minimum requirements for the role and does not create an employment contract. Employment with the company is at-will meaning either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time with or without cause or notice subject to applicable law.

Nota en Español

VeroTouch Science es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Buscamos un Gerente de Fabricación para nuestra operación en el área de Fort Wayne con posible viaje a Auburn Indiana. Las responsabilidades incluyen la gestión diaria de la producción supervisión de procesos de fabricación y control de calidad calibración de equipos apoyo a proyectos de investigación y desarrollo y la capacitación y supervisión de técnicos. El puesto ofrece entre $26 y $32 por hora 30-40 horas semanales con posibilidad de horas extra y potencial de participación en la empresa después de un año. Se proporcionará capacitación completa. Los candidatos bilingües son bienvenidos.