Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager | Western AlabamaEmployment Type: Direct HireSchedule: Full TimeLocation: Alabama| Alabama and Mississippi Border RegionPay: 100K-125KTravel: NoRelocation Assistance: NoOur Technical Recruiting Team is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in Alabama to identify an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager for a direct hire opportunity. Our team is working closely with the client on this search to connect them with a proven manufacturing leader who can make an immediate impact across operations, team development, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key manufacturing operation and lead both frontline leaders and associates in achieving critical business and customer objectives. The Manufacturing Operations Manager will have responsibility for production performance while driving improvements across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and employee engagement.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, coach, and develop manufacturing leaders and associates through performance management, mentoring, and talent developmentOversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals and customer commitments are consistently achievedManage operational performance through metrics, resource planning, production execution, and data analysisLead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, inventory, lead time, and costDrive Lean Manufacturing principles and sustainable process improvements throughout the operationPartner with Safety, Quality, Human Resources, Engineering, and other functional teams to achieve operational objectivesLead safety initiatives, operational reviews, problem solving activities, and root cause analysisEnsure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirementsManage operational budgets and resources to achieve financial and production objectivesUtilize data, digital tools, and AI technology to support decision making, improve productivity, and strengthen operational performanceBuild a culture focused on employee engagement, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfactionMinimum QualificationsBachelor degree (REQUIRED)Master degree preferred7+ years of experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Development, Business Management, or a related fieldManufacturing leadership experience within forklift, automotive, heavy equipment, industrial equipment, or a similar manufacturing environmentProven experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principlesDemonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop manufacturing teams and frontline leadersStrong problem solving, organizational, leadership, and communication skillsWorking knowledge of AI tools and technology with the ability to apply them to productivity, decision making, process improvement, and operational performanceThe organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), and profit sharing.