Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Tempe Mechanical•Chandler, AZ

10d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Tempe Mechanical, we believe our fabrication shop is more than just a support department-it's a competitive advantage. We're looking for an exceptional leader who is passionate about building great teams, improving processes, and creating a manufacturing operation that can support the next generation of growth. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping transform our sheet metal fabrication facility into a highly organized, efficient, and scalable operation. If you're energized by developing people, improving systems, and leading meaningful change, we'd love to meet you. As our Manufacturing Excellence Manager, you'll work directly with company leadership to improve every aspect of our fabrication operation. You'll help bridge the gap between engineering, estimating, project management, production, shipping, and our growing online sales platform to ensure work flows efficiently from order to delivery. Your mission is simple: Build a manufacturing operation that is safe, organized, efficient, scalable, and driven by continuous improvement.

Requirements

Self-motivated
Highly accountable
People-centered
Process-driven
Organized and detail-oriented
A strong communicator
Comfortable leading change
Passionate about coaching and developing others
Calm under pressure
Driven by continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing leadership
Sheet metal fabrication (preferred but not required)
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement
Production planning and scheduling
SOP development
KPI and performance management
Team leadership and coaching
ERP or manufacturing software
Process improvement and operational excellence

Responsibilities

Lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout the fabrication shop.
Develop and implement scalable manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Coach and develop shop employees while creating a culture of accountability, teamwork, and ownership.
Improve workflow from estimating and detailing through fabrication, packaging, and delivery.
Partner with project managers, purchasing, engineering, and production teams to improve communication and execution.
Identify bottlenecks and implement practical solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
Develop KPIs and production metrics that help drive daily performance.
Help implement technology and automation to improve manufacturing operations.
Improve inventory control, material flow, and production scheduling.
Create systems that prepare the shop for long-term growth while maintaining exceptional quality and customer service.