Manufacturing Manager

PD Instore•Golden Valley, MN

22d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager coordinates workflow and executes company goals and objectives to meet deadlines effectively and efficiently. The role continually assesses production processes to ensure the team operates with the speed and quality needed to meet client expectations, challenges existing processes, and leads teams in support of continuous improvement. The Manager plans equipment and labor usage, oversees production results and quality auditing, maintains the building’s work schedule, and supports safe, cost-effective operations. The position partners closely with the Director of Manufacturing to align operational priorities, workforce planning, production objectives, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

2-year technical or business degree, or equivalent.
Minimum of 5–10 years of leadership experience, preferably across multiple disciplines in the manufacturing industry.
Knowledge of or experience with manufacturing information systems, including forecasting, MRP, SPC, labor, and costing.
Excellent coaching, facilitating, and counseling capabilities.
Ability to lead a cross-functional team and complete projects as laid out.
Ability to work within tight deadlines.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Ability to set priorities, delegate work, and coordinate work efforts.
Fluid knowledge and usage of Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to demonstrate and apply PD’s workplace values.
Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
Ability to meet physical requirements that may include walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience across multiple disciplines in the manufacturing industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure and enforce safety requirements, documentation, and compliance across departments.
Participate in employee hiring, promotion, and corrective action processes.
Lead by example and motivate employees in alignment with Company policies and goals.
Plan equipment and labor usage for cost-effective workflow throughout the building.
Be accountable for production numbers, quality auditing, and employee safety.
Ensure employees are properly trained in procedures and equipment use.
Serve as a primary point of contact with other building managers.
Develop and implement plans to address current and potential future issues.
Maintain the upkeep and accuracy of the building’s work schedule and communicate it.
Drive out waste throughout the building and implement cost, yield, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Approve employee timecards and PTO, and conduct performance reviews.
Plan, request, monitor, and expense needs associated with temporary labor.
Plan for flexibility across departments as required by the business.
Partner with the Director of Manufacturing to align operational priorities, workforce planning, production objectives, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Foster a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration, and empowerment.
Follow all safety and workplace policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.