Manufacturing Manager

About the role

The Manufacturing Manager oversees all production operations for a fast-growing startup in the HVAC equipment industry, specializing in complex, repeatable machinery builds. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited to scale operations alongside company growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet increasing customer demand
• Actively support production on the floor, troubleshooting issues and driving real-time problem solving
• Design and implement scalable workflows, staffing plans, and production processes to support rapid growth
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as throughput, lead time, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery
• Lead the ongoing development and optimization of NetSuite to support scaling manufacturing operations
• Implement MRP-driven planning and improve forecasting and scheduling capabilities within NetSuite
• Establish standardized procedures and data governance to maintain system integrity during growth
• Partner with leadership and external consultants to expand ERP functionality as needed
• Train and onboard new employees in NetSuite processes and best practices
• Build and refine inventory control processes that scale with growth
• Ensure material availability while balancing working capital and minimizing excess inventory
• Strengthen supplier coordination and develop systems to support increasing purchasing complexity
• Implement cycle counting and inventory accuracy programs early to establish strong operational discipline
• Establish and maintain quality standards as production volume increases
• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable, repeatable improvements
• Introduce lean manufacturing principles appropriate for a growing startup environment
• Lead, mentor, and grow a small but expanding production team
• Define organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities as the company scales
• Foster a culture of accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of new team members
• Build and reinforce a strong safety culture from early stages of growth
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and HVAC-related regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in HVAC, mechanical systems, or similar industries
• Direct experience working with NetSuite ERP in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of NetSuite manufacturing modules (work orders, assemblies, inventory, MRP)
• Proven ability to build and scale processes in a growing organization
• Solid understanding of production scheduling, BOM structures, and inventory control
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments
• Effective communicator and team leader

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scaling manufacturing operations in a startup or high-growth company
• Background in HVAC equipment manufacturing or complex mechanical assemblies
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement training/certification

Benefits

High-impact leadership role in a rapidly growing company
Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with strong growth potential
Direct influence on systems, processes, and team development

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

40+ Hours/Week