Manufacturing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing projects for pressure vessels and heat exchangers. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with these products, a strong understanding of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API), and proven experience in project management and leading manufacturing teams. This role focuses on driving operational excellence, ensuring quality and safety, and optimizing manufacturing processes in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop detailed project plans to monitor and control progress and ensure on-time delivery of equipment orders

Create and analyze reports to identify performance variances and support cost and schedule alignment

Coordinate and expedite internal and external project activities from order release through shipment

Maintain and track project plans, schedules, and action items

Identify scope, schedule changes, and make strategic decisions to support business objectives

Escalate issues as needed to ensure production plans align with forecasted sales and capacity

Lead daily production meetings to prioritize work, address constraints, and meet customer demands

Analyze and resolve production conflicts and communicate regularly with project stakeholders

Promote and enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with quality requirements

Lead initiatives focused on continuous improvement of manufacturing processes

Required Skills

Strong leadership and safety awareness in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to lead, coach, develop, and motivate a production team

Ability to delegate tasks effectively and hold team accountable

Ability to monitor production schedules and meet output targets

Strong customer service and relationship-building skills

Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Proven ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Creative and innovative, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in work style to effectively respond to multiple requests/tasks and handle sudden changes in shifting priorities

Ability to support and lead change initiatives

Preferred Qualification

Forklift certification or ability to become certified

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience preferred

Experience

Seven or more years of experience managing the production, quality, and maintenance of pressure vessels and heat exchangers, with familiarity with relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API) required

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (walking, standing, lifting, bending, etc. for extended periods in a shop environment)

Ability to lift to 50 pounds.

Hands-on experience with hand and power tools used in fabrication, such as grinders, measuring instruments, etc.

Work Environment:

Ability to work in a fabrication shop that may be hot, noisy, dusty, dirty, or cold.

Potential exposure to chemicals and pinching hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.

Number of open positions: 1

Pay Range: $160,000 - $190,000 annually

Shift time: 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. /4:00 p.m.

Weekends & Overtime: Yes/as needed basis

Direct hire

Steel toed boots required