Manufacturing Manager

Husky Technologies™ is a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Our United States manufacturing facility is located in Milton, Vermont on a large, beautiful campus located just 30 minutes north of downtown Burlington, Vermont. Features include an onsite cafeteria, open office concept, fitness center, intramural sports activities and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and engaging a high-performing manufacturing team while driving a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role focuses on coaching employees, building leadership capability, fostering employee engagement, and creating an environment where team members can succeed and grow. The Manufacturing Manager is also responsible for delivering operational results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the manufacturing value stream.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of technicians, coordinators, and team leaders, creating a positive and engaging work environment that supports employee growth, retention, and performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement through regular coaching, feedback, recognition, and development opportunities.
• Build organizational capability by developing talent, identifying future leaders, supporting succession planning, and addressing performance concerns in a timely and effective manner.
• Establish clear goals and expectations that align with Husky's safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, holding team members accountable for results.
• Coach team members in problem solving, root cause analysis, and decision making to develop ownership and strengthen operational excellence throughout the organization.
• Communicate short-term priorities and long-term strategies effectively, ensuring employees understand business objectives and their role in achieving them.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives and create opportunities for team members to contribute ideas, solve problems, and drive improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, TIPS, and other improvement methodologies to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cycle time.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that support both short-term business needs and long-term organizational objectives.
• Ensure effective execution of quarterly and annual safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals across the department.
• Manage production support activities required to sustain a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Meet customer delivery commitments by ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and established operating procedures.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective actions that improve performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to effectively lead in a fast-paced, results-driven manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, including Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• 7+ years of leadership experience.
• Flexibility to support multiple shifts and provide overlap as needed.

Pay

Salary Range: $125k – $140k

Benefits

• Annual incentive bonus
• Outstanding 401k contribution and match program
• On site gym facility
• On site cafeteria
• 200,000 square foot bright, clean machine shop
• 700 acres of private land to walk, bike, run or cross country ski