Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Salary: $130,000 - $180,000

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Manufacturing Ownership

Own daily manufacturing performance and across throughput, build quality, and on-time delivery

Ensure alignment between production schedules, labor capacity, materials, and equipment readiness

Serve as the single point of accountability for manufacturing output

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and develop: Engineering Technicians (assembly, testing, troubleshooting) Production Coordinator (production planning and scheduling) Procurement Specialist (materials sourcing and inventory management)

Establish clear accountability, roles, and performance expectations

Build a high-ownership, execution-focused culture

Production Planning & Execution

Partner with the Production Coordinator to create and execute realistic production schedules

Translate demand forecasts into actionable build plans

Identify and resolve constraints across labor, materials, and tooling

Technical Operations & Build Reliability

Oversee system assembly, testing, and validation processes

Ensure consistent build quality and repeatability across units

Drive root cause analysis and resolution of production or field issues

Partner with engineering to implement design for manufacturability (DFM) improvements

Procurement & Inventory Management

Oversee procurement to ensure timely availability of components and materials

Optimize inventory levels and reduce excess or shortages

Build scalable systems for purchasing, vendor management, and forecasting

Process Development & Scale

Design and implement SOPs for assembly, testing, and production workflows

Improve manufacturing efficiency, cycle time, and cost per unit

Build systems that scale with increasing production volume

Qualifications

6+ years of experience in manufacturing, hardware production, or operations leadership

Experience managing cross-functional teams across production, technical operations, and/or supply chain

Strong understanding of production planning, inventory, and procurement workflows

Experience in hardware assembly, robotics, or electromechanical systems preferred

Proven ability to improve throughput, quality, and operational efficiency

Hands-on leader comfortable working on the production floor

Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production tracking tools

Nice to Have

Startup or high-growth manufacturing experience

Background in robotics, automation, or complex hardware systems

Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or DFM principles

What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)

Production is predictable and consistently meets schedule commitments

Clear ownership across technicians, planning, and procurement

Improved build quality and reduced rework or defects

Stabilized supply chain with minimal part shortages

SOPs and production systems in place to support scaling volume