Manufacturing Manager

Lead a Manufacturing Operation. Build High-Performing Teams. Drive Results.

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on developing people improving processes and delivering operational excellence If youre passionate about leading teams driving continuous improvement and creating a safe productive manufacturing environment wed love to talk with you.

As the Manufacturing Manager youll have the opportunity to lead an assigned manufacturing area from end to end. Youll influence safety quality productivity delivery and employee engagement while partnering with leadership to build a world-class manufacturing operation. Your leadership will directly impact customer satisfaction operational performance and future company growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In this role youll:

• Lead the daily operations of your assigned Focus Factory ensuring production goals are achieved safely efficiently and on schedule.

• Direct production personnel and provide daily leadership coaching and accountability to build a high-performing team.

• Execute production schedules while partnering with the Manufacturing Operations Manager on planning staffing and resource allocation.

• Monitor workflow and proactively identify labor material equipment or scheduling challenges before they impact production.

• Collaborate with Production Control Sales Engineering and Executive Leadership to maintain efficient production flow and customer commitments.

• Track and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) including:

  • Safety

  • Quality

  • Productivity

  • Schedule attainment

  • Inventory

  • Customer fulfillment

  • Delivery performance

• Lead daily Level 1 production meetings and communicate priorities challenges and KPI performance with your team.

• Participate in Level 2 Production Control meetings to drive alignment across departments.

• Create a stable predictable production environment with minimal expediting while continuously improving manufacturing performance.

• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles and identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.

• Ensure your team maintains the highest standards of safety quality and operational excellence.

Leadership Responsibilities

Youll play an important role in developing our manufacturing organization by:

• Hiring coaching mentoring and developing production employees.

• Conducting performance evaluations and providing ongoing feedback.

• Recognizing employee accomplishments while addressing performance concerns when necessary.

• Building engaged accountable teams focused on continuous improvement.

• Evaluating organizational structure and partnering with leadership as the company grows.

• Supporting workforce development initiatives and community manufacturing programs.

• Overseeing production and facility maintenance activities as needed.

Requirements:

Were looking for a leader who enjoys working alongside their team and creating an environment where people can succeed.

• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations or supply chain.

• Experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of production scheduling Lean Manufacturing production systems and ERP software (Epicor experience is a plus).

• A proven ability to build coach and develop high-performing teams.

• Excellent communication organizational and leadership skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.

• A valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record.

This is more than a production leadership roleits an opportunity to make a measurable impact. Youll help shape the future of our manufacturing operations develop talented employees improve processes and work alongside a leadership team committed to continuous growth and operational excellence.

If youre ready to lead with purpose build exceptional teams and make a lasting impact wed love to hear from you. Please send your resume to Lisa at

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