Manufacturing Manager (ONSITE)

Blue Spark Energy•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager leads all manufacturing, repair, and maintenance operations at Blue Spark’s Houston facility. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the role covers production planning, assembly, testing, quality assurance, supply chain and inventory management, continuous improvement, and workforce development. The manager ensures tools are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards while supporting business growth and product innovation. This is an on-site role in Houston, Texas, with time split between the office and manufacturing floor. The work environment is variable and fast-paced, with changing schedules and priorities. Regular shop-floor presence requires compliance with PPE and site safety requirements and the ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods. A flexible work schedule may be required to meet changing production and operational demands.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in progressively responsible operational roles.
Experience managing operational budgets, forecasting costs, and driving cost optimization initiatives across multiple departments.
Track record of leading cross-functional teams across multiple locations.
Deep experience in manufacturing, energy, engineering, or industrial operations where safety, quality, and operational efficiency are critical.
Ability to drive continuous improvement strategies and identify operational improvement opportunities.
Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across company functions and work effectively at all organizational levels.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
Ability to follow PPE and site safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction to the manufacturing planning team and optimize production schedules and processes.
Lead day-to-day manufacturing, repair, assembly, and testing operations.
Develop production schedules to meet customer demand and business objectives.
Ensure products are built safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering specifications.
Manage manufacturing capacity planning and production forecasting.
Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks.
Establish and maintain quality management processes in line with the QMS.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and customer requirements.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing, repair, assembly, and testing issues.
Monitor quality, yield, rework, scrap, and delivery performance KPIs.
Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Implement best practices in workflow design, inventory control, and shop-floor efficiency.
Develop standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Lead operational excellence projects focused on safety, reliability, cost reduction, and productivity.
Lead and develop the supply chain team, ensuring procurement, sourcing, and logistics support manufacturing, repair, and field operations.
Ensure timely availability of materials and parts for production, repair, and operational requirements.
Manage supplier qualification, selection, and performance, including cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
Monitor inventory levels and optimize inventory turns.
Ensure accurate production, procurement, and inventory reporting within ERP systems.
Promote a strong safety culture throughout manufacturing operations.
Ensure compliance with company, local, state, and federal safety requirements.
Lead risk assessments and corrective actions for manufacturing activities.