Manufacturing Manager

Position Summary

Lead the launch and growth of manufacturing operations for GPC's Electrical Equipment Solutions business, including UL891 switchboards and electrical assemblies. This is the hands-on manufacturing leader responsible for establishing the team, processes, facility, production flow, and operating discipline needed to build and scale a configured-to-order operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations from prototype builds through repeatable production.
• Establish a configured-to-order manufacturing model that can scale as the business grows.
• Recruit, lead, coach, and develop manufacturing employees; set clear expectations and create accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Lead the development of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, production workflows, and visual work instructions.
• Lead facility planning and oversee the development of production layouts, material flow, logistics, packaging, and transportation methods.
• Lead the selection and implementation of tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and manufacturing infrastructure.
• Partner with engineering to improve manufacturability and convert designs into efficient, repeatable build processes.
• Own prototype execution, production readiness, and the transition of field-assembled products into factory-built solutions.
• Lead the establishment of quality checkpoints, production controls, labor planning, and continuous improvement practices.
• Partner closely with engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations to resolve issues and support product launches.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations experience.
• Previous people-leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including coaching, performance expectations, and team development.
• Experience developing or improving manufacturing processes, layouts, workflows, tooling, work instructions, or production systems.
• Experience supporting new-product introduction, production-line launches, or the launch of a new manufacturing operation.
• Ability to work hands-on, make practical decisions with incomplete information, and build structure in a fast-moving environment.
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, operations, or a related field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing supervisor with previous manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering experience and a demonstrated desire to grow into a broader manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience establishing or scaling a configured-to-order manufacturing business or product line.
• Experience with electrical assemblies, or power distribution equipment.
• Experience transitioning field-installed work into factory-built assemblies.
• Experience with packaging, logistics, and transportation of large electrical equipment.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.

Success Profile

Technical and Operational

• Manufacturing process development and daily execution
• Configured-to-order production
• Facility, workflow, and material-flow design
• Industrialization and assembly optimization
• Tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and production controls
• Product launches and continuous improvement

Leadership and Personal Attributes

• People leader who develops employees and builds a strong team
• Ownership mentality and bias for action
• Hands-on, visible leader on the manufacturing floor
• Strong communicator who creates clarity and accountability
• Builder mindset; comfortable creating processes from the ground up
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Resourceful problem solver who balances speed with safety and quality

What Success Looks Like

• Launch a safe, disciplined manufacturing operation for Electrical Equipment Solutions.
• Build and develop the initial manufacturing team.
• Establish repeatable configured-to-order processes, workflows, tooling, and quality controls.
• Move prototypes into reliable production while improving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Create a scalable manufacturing foundation that supports future growth.