Manufacturing Manager

Shinkei•El Segundo, CA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Manager to own end-to-end manufacturing operations. This role requires a hands-on leader with a proven track record in team leadership, production planning, technical operations, procurement, and process development. The ideal candidate will be comfortable on the production floor, driving improvements in throughput, quality, and efficiency, and building scalable systems for a high-growth environment.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in manufacturing, hardware production, or operations leadership
Experience managing cross-functional teams across production, technical operations, and/or supply chain
Strong understanding of production planning, inventory, and procurement workflows
Proven ability to improve throughput, quality, and operational efficiency
Hands-on leader comfortable working on the production floor
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production tracking tools

Nice To Haves

Experience in hardware assembly, robotics, or electromechanical systems preferred
Startup or high-growth manufacturing experience
Background in robotics, automation, or complex hardware systems
Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or DFM principles

Responsibilities

Own daily manufacturing performance across throughput, build quality, and on-time delivery.
Ensure alignment between production schedules, labor capacity, materials, and equipment readiness.
Serve as the single point of accountability for manufacturing output.
Lead and develop Engineering Technicians (assembly, testing, troubleshooting), Production Coordinator (production planning and scheduling), and Procurement Specialist (materials sourcing and inventory management).
Establish clear accountability, roles, and performance expectations.
Build a high-ownership, execution-focused culture.
Partner with the Production Coordinator to create and execute realistic production schedules.
Translate demand forecasts into actionable build plans.
Identify and resolve constraints across labor, materials, and tooling.
Oversee system assembly, testing, and validation processes.
Ensure consistent build quality and repeatability across units.
Drive root cause analysis and resolution of production or field issues.
Partner with engineering to implement design for manufacturability (DFM) improvements.
Oversee procurement to ensure timely availability of components and materials.
Optimize inventory levels and reduce excess or shortages.
Build scalable systems for purchasing, vendor management, and forecasting.
Design and implement SOPs for assembly, testing, and production workflows.
Improve manufacturing efficiency, cycle time, and cost per unit.
Build systems that scale with increasing production volume.