Manufacturing Manager

South Bay Solutions•Fremont, CA

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production in a high-mix, precision contract manufacturing environment. This role ensures that daily operations meet customer requirements for quality, cost, and delivery, while also driving continuous improvement and developing the shop floor team. The manager provides leadership to production supervisors, machinists, and operators, ensuring alignment between production output, customer demand, and company goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
7–10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in contract manufacturing, aerospace, medical device, or precision machining.
Experience managing high-mix, low-to-medium volume production environments.
Strong understanding of CNC machining, assembly, and production workflows.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, OEE, and continuous improvement tools.
Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Manage daily production operations across multiple shifts to meet delivery schedules.
Monitor shop floor performance, address bottlenecks, and allocate resources effectively.
Ensure production teams follow standard work, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve issues impacting throughput.
Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, leads, and operators.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Conduct regular performance reviews and implement skill development plans.
Translate customer demand and MRP/ERP schedules into daily/weekly production plans.
Drive shop floor adherence to production plans while maintaining flexibility for high-mix orders.
Monitor KPIs such as machine utilization, throughput, and labor efficiency.
Implement strategies to minimize downtime, changeover, and non-value-added activities.
Collaborate with Engineering and Programming to reduce setup times and improve process flow.
Identify opportunities for automation and capacity expansion.
Drive corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues.
Ensure on-time delivery and quality performance to meet customer expectations.
Provide production updates and performance metrics to senior leadership.
Support customer audits and visits with a focus on operational excellence.
Partner with Program Managers, Engineering, and Quality on new product launches and production readiness.