Manufacturing Operations Manager

Mai Placement • Scranton, PA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The company has significant growth capacity but remains too dependent on ownership for operational leadership and day-to-day decision-making. The next phase of growth requires a proven manufacturing leader who can take ownership of the operation, improve throughput, increase productivity, strengthen accountability, and build a manufacturing team capable of operating at a higher level. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the floor, developing people, solving problems, and driving measurable results.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading a manufacturing operation
• Experience managing supervisors, team leads, and production teams
• Demonstrated success increasing throughput, productivity, and operational performance
• Strong floor leadership presence and hands-on management style
• Experience driving accountability and measurable operational results
• Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence experience
• Understanding of manufacturing financials, labor utilization, and operational KPIs
• Experience with budget ownership and P&L impact

Nice To Haves

• Wood products manufacturing experience
• Doors
• Cabinetry
• Millwork
• Architectural wood products
• Furniture manufacturing
• CNC manufacturing environments
• Growth-stage or turnaround manufacturing operations

Responsibilities

• Own daily manufacturing operations and overall plant performance
• Increase throughput, output, and labor productivity
• Improve scheduling, workflow, and operational execution
• Drive continuous improvement across production, quality, and efficiency
• Lead supervisors, team leads, and production teams
• Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and execution
• Strengthen decision-making and leadership throughout the operation
• Establish clear expectations and measurable performance standards
• Improve quality, reduce waste, and increase operational consistency
• Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks
• Implement KPI-driven management and performance tracking
• Drive Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Own operational results against budget and business objectives
• Manage labor, resources, and manufacturing costs effectively
• Improve profitability through stronger operational execution
• Help build the operational foundation required for future growth

Benefits

• Performance Bonus
• Refer a friend, get up to $1000!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed