Manufacturing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Autumn Harp is seeking an experienced and results-driven Manufacturing Manager to lead production operations within our fast-paced, 24/6 contract manufacturing facility. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing performance while delivering exceptional service to our customers.  The Manufacturing Manager will oversee daily production activities, develop and coach frontline leaders, drive operational excellence initiatives, and support continuous improvement efforts across the organization. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with a proven ability to improve operational performance, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and build a culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Operations

• Lead and oversee all production operations across a multi-shift manufacturing environment.
• Ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and company standards.
• Align production resources, staffing, and capacity to meet customer demand and delivery commitments.
• Translate business objectives into effective operational execution plans.

Leadership & Team Development

• Develop, coach, and support Production Supervisors and frontline leaders.
• Build a high-performing manufacturing team through employee development, accountability, and engagement.
• Provide leadership in performance management, decision-making, and workforce planning.
• Foster a culture centered on safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee involvement.
• Promote effective communication throughout manufacturing operations.

Operational Excellence

• Champion Daily Management Systems and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Drive waste reduction, process simplification, and productivity improvements.
• Establish and maintain visual management systems and KPI accountability.
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts using root cause analysis methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and overall manufacturing performance.

Technical & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Support resolution of complex manufacturing process challenges.
• Analyze production losses and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D teams to improve manufacturing performance and reliability.
• Support process optimization, validation activities, and technology transfers.
• Provide leadership and direction during operational disruptions and critical business situations.

Business Performance

• Own and manage key manufacturing performance metrics, including: 
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Labor Efficiency
  • Schedule Attainment
  • Waste Reduction
  • Rework
  • OSCOT
• Present operational results and improvement plans to senior leadership.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and capacity planning activities.

Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience managing and developing teams of 75+ employees.
• Demonstrated success improving operational KPIs and driving business results.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Experience developing leaders and building high-performing teams.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

Operational Leadership

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Strong decision-making and execution skills.
• Ability to balance customer demands with operational priorities.

People Leadership

• Coaching, mentoring, and talent development.
• Accountability and performance management.
• Conflict resolution and employee engagement.
• Change management and organizational leadership.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Root cause analysis and structured problem solving.
• KPI management and performance analysis.
• Continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Cross-functional collaboration and project leadership.

Why Join Autumn Harp?

At Autumn Harp, you'll have the opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing function, develop exceptional teams, and make a measurable impact on operational performance. We offer a collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality products to world-class customers.