Manufacturing Throughput & Line Performance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Throughput & Line Performance Manager

Do you thrive on orchestrating people, materials, and machinery into a smooth, safe, high-output operation? Are you the one others call when a process stalls or a schedule shifts?

What you will do

• Lead daily plant operations on first shift—production flow, floor organization, and housekeeping.
• Own weekly production planning and tooling changeovers to protect throughput.
• Drive safety culture: enforce PPE, operate forklifts properly, ensure PM is completed, and immediately report unsafe acts, conditions, or injuries to the Plant Manager.
• Hold the line on quality: execute product and resin sampling schedules; ensure every product meets specification.
• Hit the numbers: achieve or outperform standard production efficiencies across all lines.
• Be the problem-solver: troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Manage materials: oversee raw material inventory; review Min/Max and over-allocated reports; reconcile production samples/schedules.
• Coordinate broadly: communicate with other manufacturing facilities and offices to align plans and resources.
• Lead people operations: hiring, employee development, disciplinary actions, and terminations; facilitate training and certification; promote a positive, transparent culture.
• Control spend: manage operating supply purchases via the internal PO system or company credit card.
• Keep growing: participate in company and outside training; understand and follow company policies and procedures.

What makes you a great fit

• Leadership, coaching mindset, and strong interpersonal communication.
• Math skills and hands-on inventory management experience.
• Intermediate computer skills; experience with operating systems for Inventory and Production functions.
• Comfort with BOM-driven products and proficiency with production equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and the drive to master all company products.

Credentials

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Supervisory training/related experience.
• Preferred: Basic industrial maintenance/mechanical training or equivalent.

Physical demands and environment

• Stand and remain mobile for at least 8 continuous hours.
• Perform physical labor in hot or cold conditions as needed.
• Daily material handling using hands, arms, and legs to move finished goods.
• Daily full-body movements: twist, bend, reach, squat; mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.

Schedule and reporting

First shift; flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. Reports directly to the Plant Manager.