Manufacturing Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in sales, business development, or account management, preferably related to private-sector industry.
• At least 2 years of leadership and program management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of business development gained through direct experience and/or formal training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record compliant with the University’s Driving for University Business requirements.
• Applicants must provide average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions; relevant part-time experience is prorated based on hours worked.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; work authorization or visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must be available to work from an appropriate satellite office in or near Gillette, Sheridan, or Casper, Wyoming, and reside in or reasonably commute to these locations.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% throughout Wyoming; out-of-state travel is typically three times per year.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of private-sector industry processes and trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with manufacturing clients in a consulting or advisory role.
• Knowledge of NIST MEP programs and services.
• Familiarity with Wyoming’s manufacturing industry and economic development landscape.
• Knowledge of implementing and using quality management systems such as ISO, AS, or API.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or equivalent process-improvement methods.
• Experience working with multiple partners, stakeholders, and community leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team member of Manufacturing-Works, the Wyoming MEP network.
• Achieve defined goals and metrics.
• Meet with potential clients and leads referred by current customers, partners, or other sources to promote products and services.
• Determine potential client needs, identify service opportunities, and document them.
• Establish rapport and maintain contact with clients and prospective clients.
• Support the project impact survey process.
• Engage in community and regional relationships.
• Document business development and project activity in collaboration and CRM tools.
• Report special developments, information, and feedback gathered through field activity.
• Prepare status reports, including business development activity, project status, and follow-up.
• Manage existing accounts to ensure quality and consistency of service or product delivery.
• Manage project teams delivering work for assigned clients to support successful project completion.
• Develop a customer base within the assigned client market and perform outreach and awareness functions.
• Prepare proposals and secure Project Agreements.

Benefits

• Retirement contributions, with the State contributing over 15% of gross salary and total contributions exceeding 19% when combined with the mandatory employee contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions and four deductible options.
• Vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
• Wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.