Manufacturing Manager

South Bay Solutions • Fremont, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

South Bay Solutions is a high-precision machine shop, making parts for semiconductor, medical devices, and advanced tech hardware. Our tolerances are measured in microns, our equipment is top-of-the-line, and our team is passionate about quality craftsmanship. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead production operations in our high-mix, precision contract manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and operational excellence while developing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about manufacturing leadership and enjoy solving complex production challenges, we'd like to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in contract manufacturing, precision machining, aerospace, medical device, or similar industries.
• Proven success managing high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, OEE, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to ensure customer commitments are met.
• Drive on-time delivery, quality, and productivity across manufacturing operations.
• Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks while maximizing resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Lead and mentor production supervisors, leads, machinists, and operators.
• Build a culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development initiatives.
• Foster employee engagement and retention through strong leadership and communication.
• Translate customer demand into executable production plans.
• Monitor key manufacturing metrics including throughput, machine utilization, labor efficiency, and schedule attainment.
• Reduce downtime, setup times, scrap, and other non-value-added activities.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams to support customer requirements.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring production issues.
• Support customer audits, site visits, and new product introductions.
• Provide operational updates and performance reports to senior leadership.

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Safe Harbor 401(k)
• Company 401(k) Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Floating Holiday
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on the growth and success of the organization

What This Job Offers

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