Manufacturing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We’re seeking a Manufacturing Manager to join a leading manufacturing organization located in Lubbock, TX. Sound interesting? Take a closer look below—you owe it to yourself to explore this excellent opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $48-$62/hourShift: 1stWhy you should apply to be a Manufacturing Manager - Direct Hire Position:

• Direct hire into a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing workplace.
• Competitive pay and opportunity for leadership.
• Environment focused on quality, safety, and ongoing improvement.
• Opportunity to expand your skills and contribute to process innovation.

What’s a typical day as a Manufactiring Manager? You’ll:

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of manufacturing and production, including personnel oversight.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness while maintaining high standards.
• Oversee procurement for all manufacturing supplies, tooling, and MRO.
• Ensure all production meets established quality and on-time performance goals.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance for preventative and corrective actions and new process development.
• Track and report shop labor efficiencies, manage asset utilization, and monitor production schedules.
• Direct equipment maintenance programs and support safety meetings and guidelines.
• Provide team leadership, training, and development, attending staff meetings and contributing departmental measurements.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have an Associate’s degree or higher (preferred) and 5+ years’ experience in machined component manufacturing.
• Have at least 2 years’ supervisory or management experience in a medium to large machine shop.
• Are motivated, ambitious, and collaborative—with a sharp attention to detail and a focus on quality and safety.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, and use Microsoft Outlook and Excel confidently.
• Possess expertise in FANUC and MAZATROL controls, MasterCAM programming (preferred), and G-code troubleshooting.
• Are familiar with Lean manufacturing concepts 
• Show excellent organizational, conceptual, and time management skills, with proven ability for multi-tasking and problem-solving.
• Are physically able to use overhead cranes and perform required lifting.

What happens next

Once you apply, your skills and experience will be reviewed for fit. If this isn’t the perfect match, you remain in our talent network for future opportunities.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about—apply today for the Manufacturing Manager position!

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Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture-we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

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