Manager - Manufacturing Specifications

About the role

The Manufacturing Specification Manager leads and enhances U.S. specification management by ensuring accurate, compliant product data and processes. This role oversees a team, drives standardization and governance, and ensures effective alignment between global specifications and local execution to support operational excellence, product quality, and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team focused on specification and master data management, driving accountability and continuous development
• Set team objectives, monitor performance, and support succession planning and long-term capability building
• Oversee the implementation, localization, and maintenance of manufacturing specifications across PLM, ERP, and related systems
• Ensure accurate translation of specifications into bills of materials (BOMs), attributes, and master data
• Manage workload prioritization, task assignments, and timely execution in alignment with defined processes and service levels
• Establish and enforce data governance standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems
• Monitor data quality and lead corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA), serving as an escalation point for issues
• Define, track, and report KPIs to measure operational performance and process effectiveness
• Collaborate with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between local execution and global standards
• Lead and support cross-functional projects, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables
• Cook up system enhancements, changes, and deployments to improve functionality and performance
• Manage external service providers, ensuring performance, quality, and SLA compliance
• Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and EHSS guidelines, maintaining audit readiness and proper documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• Experience with specification management, master data, or PLM/ERP systems
• Proven leadership experience within manufacturing or regulated environments
• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Expertise in data governance and systems (PLM, ERP)
• Process improvement mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and prioritization skills
• Project management experience with ability to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience

Skills

• Leadership
• Team Development
• Data Governance
• Process Improvement
• Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Management

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary Range: Aurora – $149,600 - $187,000, Owensboro / Wilson – $136,000 - $170,000

Pay

• Annual Base Salary Range: Aurora – $149,600 - $187,000, Owensboro / Wilson – $136,000 - $170,000

Schedule

• Full-time

What's 'Nice To Have'

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus (applicable based on level of position)
• Great medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k with a generous company match
• Incredible wellness benefits
• and much more!