Manufacturing Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or production management.
• Experience in membrane manufacturing, chemical processing, advanced materials, industrial equipment, or related process manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success scaling manufacturing operations and implementing production systems.
• Experience managing suppliers, procurement, inventory, and logistics.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a startup or high-growth technology company.
• Experience transitioning products from pilot-scale manufacturing to commercial production.
• Knowledge of membrane technologies, electrochemical systems, water treatment, energy, or climate technology sectors.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related operational excellence experience.
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, and inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Develop and implement production planning, scheduling, and capacity management processes.
• Establish manufacturing KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Scale production from development, to pilot-scale manufacturing, leading to significant scale-up to commercial volumes.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality systems, and train employees on new SOPs.
• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing and process optimization.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and equipment meet applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards on the production floor.
• Build and manage the supply chain function, including sourcing, procurement, inventory management, and logistics.
• Develop relationships with key suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Ensure continuity of supply for critical raw materials/chemicals and components.
• Implement inventory planning systems and controls to support production growth.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
• Partner with accounting to develop processes to support appropriate tracking.
• Oversee manufacturing equipment, production-line utilities, and process infrastructure.
• Manage production line installations and manufacturing capacity expansion projects.
• Establish preventative maintenance programs and operational best practices for manufacturing equipment.
• Provide guidance to development resources in an indirect reporting structure and transition/hire direct production resources.
• Recruit, develop, and lead production and manufacturing operations personnel.
• Build a high-performance manufacturing culture focused on accountability, safety, quality, and execution.
• Partner closely with engineering, R&D, product development, and leadership teams to support commercialization efforts.
• Develop systems, processes, and metrics to support rapid organizational growth.
• Support manufacturing scale-up, new product introductions, and commercialization initiatives.
• Provide operational forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis to executive leadership.
• Serve as a key member of the operations leadership team helping shape the company's manufacturing strategy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision fully covered for employees, with partial coverage for dependents
• Stock option grant, with amount determined based on role and experience
• 401(k) with match
• 3 weeks PTO plus company holidays and a paid winter break between Christmas and New Year's