Manufacturing Manager

Shift
Days

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
Coe Orchard Equipment, Inc.

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Manager oversees all assembly and paint operations and ensures that processes are conducted in accordance with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and production requirements. This position is responsible for the effective management of personnel, safety, quality, delivery, inventory, equipment, and cost performance throughout both the assembly and paint departments. The Manufacturing Manger drives continuous improvement initiatives, promotes a safe and productive work environment, and collaborates with other departments to achieve company objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold, promote, and enforce Flory Industries company policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.

• Responsible for all personnel-related activities, including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance evaluations, employee development, and disciplinary actions.

• Provide direction and management for Assembly Foremen, Paint Foremen, Leads, and departmental personnel, including defining responsibilities, setting expectations, and managing work schedules.

• Plan and coordinate assembly and paint production schedules, workflow, staffing levels, overtime, materials, and resources to meet production goals while minimizing costs.

• Monitor departmental performance to ensure production deadlines, quality standards, and delivery commitments are achieved.

• Oversee maintenance, cleanliness, organization, and orderliness of assembly and paint facilities and surrounding work areas.

• Manage the organization, maintenance, service, repair, and evaluation of assembly and paint equipment.

• Ensure proper inventory control, procurement, and utilization of assembly, paint, and related production supplies.

• Maintain familiarity with and drive implementation of 5S principles (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) throughout both departments.

• Maintain familiarity with and promote Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity, efficiency, and waste reduction.

• Lead the continual evaluation, measurement, and improvement of assembly and painting processes, procedures, and workflows.

• Identify operational issues and production challenges, develop solutions, and implement corrective actions.

• Develop, maintain, and monitor quality standards while reducing scrap, rework, and associated costs.

• Establish and track departmental performance metrics related to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost.

• Attend manufacturing and leadership meetings and collaborate with other department managers to achieve company goals and support cross-functional operations.

• Ensure employees are properly trained and qualified to safely operate equipment, tools, and processes within their assigned areas.

• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and maintain work environments that are free from foreseeable hazards.

• Conduct routine inspections of work areas, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

• Support employee engagement, accountability, and teamwork while fostering a positive and productive department culture.

• Assist with budget planning and cost management initiatives for assembly and paint operations.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

Safety

• Works safely and follows all safety work rules according to the company handbook, safety policies and procedures, training, etc.

• Reports and corrects any unsafe conditions or unsafe work practices.

• Offers safety recommendations to improve safety performance.

• Encourages safe behavior with coworkers.

• Participate in safety meetings or add input for safety meetings.

• Assists in eliminating hazards.

• Supports safety initiatives.

Functional and Technical Skills

• Knowledge/skill in computer use and software (MS Office).

• Knowledge of reading blueprints and SOPs (standard operating procedures).

• Proficient understanding of 5s standards.

Managing Self

• Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models' high standards of ethics and Flory values.

• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

• Continual Learning: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.

• Resilience: Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.

• Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.

• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.

• Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

Managing the Work

• Team Building: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals. Collaborates with other departments to achieve defined outcomes.

• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.

• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.

• Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data is limited, or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.

• Influencing / Negotiating: Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.

Managing People

• Human Capital Management: Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems. Manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations.

• Leveraging Diversity: Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.

• Conflict Management: Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.

• Developing Others: Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• 5+ years of leadership experience.

PREFERRED

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or equivalent.

• 7+ years of leadership experience.

Other Information:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Frequently lift, push, pull, bend, stoop, twist, grasp, grip, walk, stand, and sit.

• Occasionally squat, kneel, crawl, reach, and climb.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work indoors or outdoors depending on the assignment. Indoor environment: cold, heat, dust, fumes, airborne particles, minimal to moderate noise levels, machinery, moving equipment. Outdoor environment: rain, extreme cold, wind, extreme heat, dust, moderate to loud noises, machinery, moving equipment.

• Safety requirements: safety glasses, hearing protection, protective footwear, and gloves.

• Additional protective equipment may be required depending on the task or job duty performed.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SALARY RANGE

$120,000 - $145,000 Annually.

JOB LOCATION

3453 Riviera Rd., Live Oak. CA 95953

AVAILABLE BENEFITS

• 401K.

• Medical - Dental - Vision - Life - FSA - Aflac.

• 9 Paid Holiday's.

• Performance-based bonus.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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AAP / EEO STATEMENT

Flory Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Organization
Founded in 1909 in Salida, California, Flory Industries has evolved from a family-run dairy and custom harvesting business into a global leader in agricultural machinery. With deep roots in innovation, Flory built its first bean harvester in the 1930s and introduced industry-changing nut sweepers in the 1970s. Today, Flory specializes in manufacturing on-ground and off-ground harvesting equipment for almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and other nut and stone fruit crops, along with flail mowers and vineyard tools.

In 2023, Flory Industries welcomed Coe Orchard Equipment to the family, becoming the nut-harvesting industry's first and only full-line manufacturer-providing both on-ground and off-ground solutions.

Flory Industries remains headquartered on the original family ranch at 4737 Toomes Road in Salida, California, continuing a proud legacy of building quality equipment and strong relationships for generations.

Our Vision

To Create and Deliver Industry-Leading Machinery with Unmatched Customer Support - The Flory Way - now and for generations to come.

Our People

We are seeking individuals who embody our core values: Faith - Family - Integrity. We are seeking those humble in character, dedicated in work ethic, and committed to helping others. These qualities define the spirit of our team and the excellence we deliver.

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Salary Range
$120,000-$145,000 Annually

Open Date
10/19/2026

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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