Manufacturing Manager (Reedsville, PA)

Philips•Reedsville, PA

11d•$123,000 - $196,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lead a highly complex, mixed manual and automated manufacturing operation, driving performance, quality, and culture across a 100+ employee site while setting a new standard for operational excellence. This role involves leading a transducer-focused manufacturing site with approximately 100 direct reports through a layered leadership structure, setting clear expectations, elevating standards, and driving accountability. The position owns end-to-end production performance in a complex environment, balancing manual-intensive processes with automation to optimize throughput, quality, and equipment utilization. It also drives continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean methodologies and waste reduction strategies, and partners with senior leadership on financial forecasts, cost-saving opportunities, and long-term strategies. Additionally, the role leads CAPEX planning and execution, supporting industrialization requirements for New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensuring seamless integration of new technologies, systems, and processes.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years with a Master’s degree, in manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related field, with demonstrated leadership in complex production environments.
Experience leading large teams (including indirect leadership through supervisors).
Experience driving performance in environments that combine manual assembly and automation.
Experience managing highly technical or regulated manufacturing processes.
Strong operational and financial acumen, with experience analyzing production metrics, forecasting performance, and aligning manufacturing outcomes with business objectives.
Lean Leadership certification (or equivalent) and a proven track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction, process optimization, and cultural transformation.
Must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Lead a transducer-focused manufacturing site with ~100 direct reports through a layered leadership structure (approximately 6 supervisors), setting clear expectations, elevating standards, and driving accountability across all levels.
Own end-to-end production performance in a highly complex environment, balancing manual-intensive processes with automation to optimize throughput, quality, and equipment utilization.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean methodologies and waste reduction strategies, to enhance productivity, reduce cost of non-quality, and improve operational efficiency.
Partner with senior leadership to review financial forecasts, identify cost-saving opportunities, and develop long-term strategies that support sustainable growth and operational stability.
Lead CAPEX planning and execution, supporting industrialization requirements for New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensuring seamless integration of new technologies, systems, and processes.