Manufacturing Manager

GCX Healthcare Solutions • Franklin, MA

1d • $125,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all production operations within a sheet metal fabrication and assembly environment, supporting critical products for acute care healthcare facilities. This role drives safe, efficient, and scalable manufacturing performance through disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with strong technical expertise in metal fabrication, robotics, and powder coating, combined with a proven ability to improve throughput, cost, quality, and delivery through KPI management and Lean manufacturing principles. This role serves as a key change agent, fostering a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in sheet metal fabrication or metal working environments.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in a production facility.
• Experience with robotics and automation (e.g., robotic welding).
• Proven ability to develop, track, and drive performance through KPIs.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing healthcare-related products or working in regulated industries.
• Key Competencies Operational and people leadership
• Continuous improvement and change management
• Data-driven decision making and analytical problem-solving
• Technical aptitude and automation expertise
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Project management and execution discipline
• Results-oriented and accountability-driven mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations across sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining, finishing, powder coating, and assembly.
• Ensure production plans are executed safely, efficiently, and on schedule to meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing manufacturing team, including supervisors, technicians, and operators.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to resolve production challenges, support new product introductions, and improve overall plant performance.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards across all manufacturing areas.
• Define, implement, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity (SQDCP).
• Drive plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean manufacturing tools, Kaizen events, 5S, and standard work.
• Identify and eliminate waste, constraints, and process variation to improve throughput, reduce cost, and increase operational efficiency.
• Implement standardized processes, visual management systems, and performance dashboards to support consistent execution and problem- solving at all levels.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to ensure sustainable improvements.
• Apply hands-on manufacturing expertise to troubleshoot equipment, process flow, and labor utilization challenges.
• Support and optimize robotic and automated systems, including robotic welding, material handling, and press brake automation.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to evaluate, justify, and implement automation and technology investments that improve efficiency, safety, and capacity.
• Ensure equipment reliability and uptime through effective preventive maintenance planning and coordination with Maintenance teams.
• Ensure adherence to internal quality systems and external regulatory requirements applicable to healthcare manufacturing.
• Partner with Quality to address nonconformances, lead corrective and preventive actions, and drive continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain compliance with ISO standards and applicable industry regulations.
• Champion a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with safety standards and continuous reduction of workplace risk.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective action follow-ups across the plant.
• Lead with transparency, collaboration, and accountability, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement, engagement, and operational discipline.

Benefits

• GCX offers a terrific compensation package that includes a healthcare and dental plan; life, long-term disability, and accidental death insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid vacation and holidays; an educational assistance program; and fitness facilities in our California and Texas locations.
• We understand the importance of balancing your life between work and home, which is why we offer flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager