Manufacturing Manager

Dover Corporation • New Brighton, MN

2d • $125,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager has ownership of our plant’s manufacturing operations, leading a large direct labor workforce, supervisors, and technicians to not only keep the lines moving but also to transform how we work while in clean room environments. The person in this role is an analytical planner who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, makes data-based decisions, plans for capacity, and possesses a passion for coaching teams. They will optimize safety, quality, delivery, cost and employee engagement on a large scale.

Requirements

• Production Supervisors
• Technicians
• Production Personnel

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end operation performance for daily production, ensuring all safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met.
• Oversee shift execution across a large direct labor workforce, maintaining high efficiency, minimizing downtime, and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Serve as the escalation point for daily operational disruptions, making informed decisions to keep production on schedule.
• Optimize and execute data-driven capacity plans that adapt to shifting volume demands and product mix changes. Make recommendations to address capacity constraints when they occur.
• Analyze throughput metrics, takt times, and labor variances to optimize staffing levels, cross-training matrices, and shift schedules.
• Manage labor efficiency metrics including productivity, direct vs indirect hours, and overtime.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools and Six Sigma principles.
• Coach and mentor front-line supervisors and operators on structured problem-solving methodologies rather than only applying quick fixes.
• Lead value-streaming mapping events and kaizen workshops while making recommendations for improved processes and equipment that eliminate waste and optimize process flows.
• Comply with all Quality policies while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support the process of ISO, ASI, and other certifications deemed necessary by the business.
• Adhere to all safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned to support business and department needs.
• Build a safety-first, engaged, and accountable shop floor culture across a diverse, multi-shift team.
• Directly manage shift supervisors conducting regular performance evaluations, providing feedback, and building succession pipelines.
• Collaborate with HR to drive strategies for recruitment, onboarding, retention, training, and overall shop-floor experience.
• Attract, train, and develop a world-class team focused on meeting customer expectations.
• Host daily tier board meetings and monthly town halls.

Benefits

• Mentorship, hands-on training, and career development opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Scholarship programs for children of eligible employees
• A Co-Op and intern program in partnership with several universities
• Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
• Multiple paid-time off programs, including vacation, sick time, company-paid holidays, bereavement leave and paid volunteer time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness support, including access to in-person and online advisors for mental, financial, and overall well-being
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision coverage starting day one for you and your family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans.
• Company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance for added security.
• Onsite gym & wellness programs to help stay active and healthy.
• 401k plan with automatic employer contributions starting on day one, plus profit-sharing
• Referral bonuses
• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid time off beginning at 120 hours annually
• tuition assistance
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed