Manufacturing Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing responsibility, including supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels and foster open, transparent dialogue.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and align employees with plant operational goals and quality standards.
• Willingness to relocate to other company locations to support future career development opportunities and business requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement initiatives, including participation in Kaizen projects.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with Material Resource Planning (MRP) and Six Sigma methodologies.
• At least eight years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant continuous-improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing practices, including Kaizen, 5S, and value stream mapping.
• Use lean tools to reduce work-in-progress, cycle time, and bottlenecks and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Improve product flow, remove constraints, and support effective resource utilization.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for operational excellence and process optimization.
• Drive cost reduction and quality improvement while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability, and implement transparent systems to track progress against organizational goals and metrics.
• Identify performance gaps and lead timely corrective actions and data-driven improvement efforts.
• Identify and remove obstacles to productivity and ensure employees have the tools and training needed to perform.
• Develop and mentor employees through cross-training, performance reviews, and feedback sessions.
• Promote collaboration, open communication, and continuous learning across the team.
• Maintain communication and alignment among management, production teams, and support staff.
• Develop action plans based on data analysis, customer feedback, and operational insights.
• Coordinate production activities and resources with departments such as engineering, procurement, and maintenance.
• Report operational metrics and results to upper management.
• Forecast, monitor, and improve TRR, labor utilization, OEE, and variable cost per hour.
• Analyze production data and trends to improve efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Participate in audits and use feedback to refine processes.
• Collaborate with the plant manager and staff on budgets, strategic plans, and team goals.
• Forecast labor and equipment needs based on long-term production forecasts and optimize resource allocation.
• Make timely production decisions that balance immediate business needs with long-term strategic goals.
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop and enforce processes to reduce waste and improve product quality while maintaining or improving production timelines.
• Engage employees in proactive problem-solving to continually improve plant safety standards and work practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and vacation time, subject to eligibility and applicable policies.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).