Advanced Manufacturing Manager

About the role

The Advanced Manufacturing Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of advanced manufacturing capabilities that enhance operational performance across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an advanced manufacturing strategy aligned with organizational goals and operational readiness.
• Identify emerging technologies and capabilities that enhance manufacturing competitiveness and productivity.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in key advanced manufacturing domains such as automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, or data-driven production systems.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies across production sites.
• Establish global manufacturing standards, best practices, and repeatable processes to support consistent execution.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to design and optimize scalable, high-efficiency production systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, waste reduction, and product quality.
• Conduct capability assessments and lead improvement roadmaps for global sites.
• Guide manufacturing teams in the adoption of modern analytics, connected systems, and predictive tools that improve decision-making.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to support product launches and readiness planning.
• Manage cross-functional projects, including timelines, budgets, and vendor coordination.
• Track and report on key performance indicators, project milestones, and return on investment.
• Hire, train, coach, counsel, and evaluate performance of direct reports.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Applicants must have 7+ years of experience in liquid paint and conveyorized powder coating systems.
• Extensive knowledge and a proven track record in electrostatic powder application equipment: surface preparation, pretreatment systems, wash chemistry, ovens, and curing processes are required.
• PREFERRED: Master's degree or certification in advanced manufacturing or automation; experience with quality systems, Lean, continuous improvement, and statistical methodologies; certification such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Preferred

• Strong knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Ability to lead global projects and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problems-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to guide transformation initiatives.