Manufacturing Manager

Ichor•Sauk Rapids, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading and developing a high-performing manufacturing organization that consistently delivers world-class results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Employee Engagement. This role is much more than managing production—it is responsible for building a culture of Operational Excellence by developing leaders, empowering teams, driving continuous improvement, and executing strategic initiatives that improve business performance. The Manufacturing Manager provides both strategic and tactical leadership across manufacturing operations while partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Human Resources, Maintenance, and Finance to achieve corporate objectives. The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader who creates accountability, develops future leaders, challenges the status quo, and continuously improves systems, processes, and people. This individual must possess the ability to influence change, lead through adversity, make data-driven decisions, and foster an environment built on Trust, Accountability, Ownership, and Respect.

Requirements

Strong knowledge in the Machining industry, specifically in working with Stainless steel metals
Strong communication skills
Strong knowledge of Clean Room operations
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (production flow, waste elimination, 5s, process optimization)
ISO 9000 administration
Lead by example and inspire others through action.
Build trust and credibility across the organization.
Make timely, data-driven decisions in complex situations.
Balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution.
Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Engineering, or a related field, or 10 yrs. of progressive experience
5-l 0 years of related manufacturing experience
Build a culture where safety, quality, operational excellence, and employee engagement are core values.
US Person status required due to ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors into confident, accountable, and highly effective leaders capable of leading high-performing teams.
Establish clear expectations and hold leaders accountable for safety, quality, productivity, employee engagement, and operational performance.
Create an environment where employees are empowered to solve problems, make decisions, and continuously improve their work areas.
Foster a culture built on trust, accountability, ownership, respect, and teamwork.
Lead through influence while promoting collaboration, transparency, and employee engagement across all levels of the organization.
Champion Lean Manufacturing principles and cultivate a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization.
Drive measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, OEE, Inventory, and Labor Efficiency.
Build a proactive problem-solving culture where issues are identified, investigated, and permanently resolved.
Lead Kaizen events, Root Cause Analysis, A3 problem solving, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, and waste elimination initiatives.
Continuously evaluate manufacturing technologies, equipment utilization, and production methods to improve capacity, quality, and profitability.
Develop leaders who consistently deliver results while creating an environment where employees feel valued, challenged, and supported.
Ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated, consistently measured, and fairly evaluated.
Build a culture of accountability where high performance is recognized, and performance concerns are addressed promptly and constructively.
Lead succession planning efforts to ensure leadership continuity and organizational stability.
Foster employee engagement by encouraging open communication, collaboration, recognition, and continuous feedback.
Translate corporate objectives into actionable operational strategies that improve business performance.
Develop and execute annual operational plans aligned with long-term organizational goals.
Ability to analyze manufacturing data and develop action plans that deliver measurable business improvements.
Drive strategic initiatives that improve operational efficiency, profitability, customer satisfaction, and organizational capability.
Lead operational strategies that manage the complexity of multi-level manufacturing, ensuring materials, subassemblies, and critical components converge at the point of use to support uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery.
Balance short-term execution with long-term operational planning.