Manufacturing Manager

Position Title: Manufacturing Manager Take ownership of a custom manufacturing operation where you’ll have the authority to improve performance, strengthen the team, and make a measurable impact. We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Manager to lead a wire harness production operation in Elkhart, Indiana. This role oversees approximately 40 production employees through five supervisors and is responsible for daily production goals, labor efficiency, throughput, on-time delivery, staffing, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a practical, mechanically inclined manufacturing leader with wire harness or closely related experience who understands the shop floor, knows how to hold teams accountable, and is energized by the opportunity to improve an operation rather than simply maintain it. Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 / Year DOE Responsibilities Lead approximately 40 production employees through a team of five supervisors, setting clear daily goals, expectations, and prioritiesManage day-to-day wire harness manufacturing operations, including automated wire cutting, stripping, crimping, welding, termination, testing, and build-board assemblyDrive improvements in throughput, labor efficiency, on-time delivery, productivity and overall production performanceAdjust production schedules and priorities in response to short lead times, custom orders and changing customer requirementsBuild accountability across the production team, evaluate staffing needs, and make hiring or performance-management decisions as necessaryMaintain a hands-on understanding of manufacturing equipment, processes and workflow to effectively support supervisors and production employeesIdentify opportunities for continuous improvement, implement practical solutions, and challenge processes that are not delivering results Requirements Minimum of 2 years of wire harness or equivalent manufacturing leadership experienceWire harness manufacturing experience is strongly preferred, with relevant adjacent wire, cable, connector, terminal, or similar manufacturing experience consideredProven leadership experience, including setting daily production goals, managing employees, and maintaining accountability in a fast-moving environmentStrong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to understand manufacturing equipment and processes at the shop-floor levelExperience driving continuous improvement, increasing throughput and improving production performanceAbility to manage changing priorities, short lead times, and custom, made-to-order production requirementsWillingness to work onsite on first shift, primarily Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional Friday needs Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany contribution toward employee medical coverageImmediate benefits eligibility for this management-level positionPaid vacation and sick time, with flexibility based on experiencePaid major holidaysCompany-paid life insuranceFour-day, 10-hour primary workweek If you’re a hands-on manufacturing leader who understands wire harness production, knows how to lead people and sees opportunities for improvement where others see “the way it’s always been done,” we want to hear from you. Apply today to take ownership of an operation where your leadership will have a visible impact.