Manufacturing Manager - Second Shift (Onsite)
About The Position
The Manufacturing Manager oversees manufacturing operations at the Simpsonville, South Carolina location, leading efforts to produce high-quality products efficiently while advancing safety, quality improvement, and operational excellence. The role ensures manufacturing activities align with business strategies and supports a culture of continuous improvement. It is onsite and works Monday through Thursday from 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM. The manager oversees approximately 200 direct and indirect reports and collaborates with planning and logistics teams to optimize scheduling, materials flow, work-in-progress inventory, and delivery performance. The position uses Lean management systems, CORE methods, and the Epicor ERP system to manage daily operations and improve results.
Requirements
- University degree or equivalent experience and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
- At least 4 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or operations.
- At least 2 years of experience working within a Quality Management System such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.
- Experience using ERP systems for manufacturing transactions and data accuracy.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
Nice To Haves
- Lean or Six Sigma certifications.
- Manufacturing experience in AS9100-controlled environments.
- Wire harness manufacturing background, including IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or IPC J-Std-001 certifications.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily manufacturing operations to deliver quality products on time and at the lowest cost consistent with quality requirements.
- Deploy manufacturing policies aligned with the site’s business strategy and annual operating plan.
- Execute daily Lean management systems, including tiered accountability meetings, visual management systems, and leader standard work.
- Drive accountability for daily results and implement rapid corrective actions to address operational challenges.
- Oversee training and development of approximately 200 direct and indirect reports to meet business needs.
- Champion safety initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and CORE programs across manufacturing areas.
- Standardize best practices using job instructions, job breakdown sheets, pre- and post-flight checklists, multi-cycle analysis, and layered audits.
- Foster a problem-solving culture using CORE methods and coaching behaviors.
- Ensure accurate and timely manufacturing transactions in the Epicor ERP system to maintain data integrity.
- Collaborate with planning and logistics teams to optimize scheduling and materials flow, reduce work-in-progress inventory, and improve delivery performance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
- Ovia Health fertility and family planning benefits.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Autism Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
- Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.
- Doctor On Demand virtual doctor visits.
- Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
- Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and other factors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
