Manufacturing & Refurbishment Manager

Clean Harbors•New Berlin, WI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing & Refurbishment Manager leads industrial parts washer manufacturing, remanufacturing, refurbishment, testing, and repair operations. The role oversees production, rebuilding, welding, fabrication, assembly, paint, and service teams to ensure new and refurbished equipment is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and according to customer specifications. The manager drives operational excellence, continuous improvement, quality, employee development, business growth, and customer satisfaction. The position manages daily manufacturing and refurbishment operations, production planning, labor and materials coordination, quality and safety programs, team development, continuous improvement initiatives, budgets, inventory, supplier performance, and capital equipment planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
5-10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience within industrial equipment, machinery, fabrication, or capital equipment manufacturing.
Experience managing fabrication, welding, assembly, and equipment rebuild/refurbishment operations.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a custom manufacturing or engineered-to-order environment.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial parts washers or similar process equipment.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certification.
Experience managing service and equipment refurbishment programs.

Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing operations for new industrial parts washer systems, including fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, electrical integration, and final testing.
Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
Coordinate labor, materials, tooling, and equipment to maximize productivity and throughput.
Monitor workflow and resolve production bottlenecks.
Ensure compliance with quality standards, engineering specifications, and customer requirements.
Manage refurbishment projects involving disassembly, inspection, repair, rebuilding, and upgrading of used parts washer systems.
Establish inspection criteria to determine repair versus replacement requirements.
Develop standardized refurbishment processes to improve consistency and profitability.
Coordinate customer equipment evaluations and contribute to refurbishment quotations and scope development.
Ensure refurbished equipment meets or exceeds original equipment performance standards.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
Oversee quality control processes, inspections, and functional performance testing.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality, safety, and operational issues.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry, customer, and environmental standards.
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, welders, assemblers, warehouse, and production staff.
Conduct performance evaluations and establish employee development plans.
Foster accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and workforce planning.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity.
Analyze operational metrics and identify process improvement opportunities.
Lead facility layout, equipment upgrades, and process optimization projects.
Improve quality, delivery performance, labor utilization, and equipment reliability.
Develop and manage departmental budgets.
Track and improve labor efficiency, project margins, and refurbishment profitability (P&L).
Manage inventory levels, material consumption, and supplier performance.
Support capital expenditure planning and equipment investment decisions.