Manufacturing Manager

Driving Manufacturing Excellence Through Leadership and Innovation

Step into a dynamic leadership role where you'll be at the heart of our operationsdriving performance, innovation, and efficiency. In this role, you'll lead the charge in delivering on-time, high-quality products while continuously elevating manufacturing performance. You'll champion lean principles, optimize resources, and build a thriving, engaged team culture where people and productivity excel together.

If you're passionate about operational excellence, team development, and making a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of our manufacturing success.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Lead the Operation

• Take ownership of manufacturing outputensuring production runs efficiently, stays on schedule, and consistently meets customer expectations.
• Proactively adjust staffing, equipment, and workflows to keep operations running at peak performance.
• Maintain strong visibility on the floor, building trust and engagement with your team across all shifts.

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and elevate quality.
• Analyze metrics and performance data to identify opportunities and implement meaningful, lasting improvements.
• Stay ahead of operational challenges and lead solutions that drive efficiency and cost leadership.

Build & Develop High-Performing Teams

• Create a positive, accountable work environment where safety, collaboration, and performance thrive.
• Recognize and motivate employees to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) and exceed expectations.

Ensure Quality & Safety Excellence

• Partner with Quality teams to maintain world-class standards and quickly resolve any issues.
• Lead a safety-first cultureensuring compliance, conducting training, and investigating incidents with urgency and care.
• Uphold high standards of compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate & Execute

• Work cross-functionally with other departments to solve problems and improve overall business performance.
• Set strategic departmental goals and execute plans that align with broader organizational objectives.
• Oversee daily operations, assign work, and ensure all processes run smoothly and effectively.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering preferred)
• 35 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and equipment utilization
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Proven ability to motivate teams, improve KPIs, and drive plant profitability
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with strong time management and planning abilities
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement (a plus)

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to travel as required

Why This Role is Exciting

• Make a real impact on operations, people, and performance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that drive innovation
• Build and mentor a team that you can be proud of
• Be part of a culture focused on excellence, growth, and collaboration