Factory Manager

Our client, a U.S.-based manufacturing organization, designs and builds specialized equipment used across environmental, industrial, and energy markets. The company is strengthening operational rigor, modernizing production methods, and elevating both quality and throughput to meet expanding customer demand. This strategic shift supports growth, improves cost efficiency, and prepares the operation for future integration and scaling initiatives. The Factory Manager plays a central part in stabilizing daily output, developing high-performing teams, and embedding disciplined manufacturing practices that drive measurable, long-term operational improvement. The Environment The Factory Manager operates in a hands‑on, assembly‑driven manufacturing setting where real‑time troubleshooting and floor engagement are essential. Work moves quickly with coordination across engineering, supply chain, quality, and production to keep schedules on track. Decision‑making relies on direct visibility into processes, clear communication, and responsiveness to both people and equipment needs. Longer‑term improvement efforts run in parallel with the demands of daily production, requiring the Factory Manager to balance strategy, structure, and consistent shop‑floor presence. Key Focus Areas & What Success Looks Like Success for the Factory Manager includes: Strengthening daily production performance through stable processes, predictable output, and improved resource utilization. Building accountability and alignment across supervisors, engineers, and hourly teams to ensure clear expectations and consistent follow‑through. Reducing operational costs by applying lean principles, optimizing workflow, and eliminating process inefficiencies. Enhancing product quality through improved manufacturing discipline, corrective action rigor, and proactive problem solving. Guiding teams through change by engaging a tenured workforce, improving communication up and down the organization, and fostering ownership at every level. Supporting integration‑related initiatives and modernization efforts that expand capability and improve long‑term operational readiness. Advancing workforce development through coaching, performance management, and effective leadership of a large multilevel team. Manufacturing leadership experience in an assembly‑oriented environment with responsibility for people, processes, and production output. Experience leading supervisors, engineers, and cross‑functional contributors in a high‑mix or technical manufacturing setting. Demonstrated capability in lean methodologies, continuous improvement, and operational problem solving. Hands‑on leadership style with a track record of driving accountability, engaging shop‑floor teams, and improving performance metrics. Experience navigating organizational change, particularly within evolving or growth‑focused manufacturing environments. Effective communication skills supporting collaboration with engineering, supply chain, quality, and executive stakeholders. About Index Search Index Search specializes exclusively in executive and professional search for manufacturing, distribution, and industrial tech organizations. The firm focuses on deep alignment, clarity of expectations, and delivering talent that drives meaningful operational impact. How to Apply If the Factory Manager aligns with your background and career goals, please submit your application through this page. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly by the Index Search team as the process moves forward. #J-18808-Ljbffr