Manufacturing Manager

The Manufacturing Manager

Leads safe, quality-focused manufacturing operations while ensuring production goals are achieved efficiently and consistently. Oversees secondary manufacturing processes and is responsible for production performance, labor utilization, frontline leadership, and operational problem-solving to support business objectives and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, quality-focused manufacturing operations while maintaining compliance with environmental, health and safety requirements, quality standards, company policies, and operational objectives.
• Direct overall manufacturing execution by monitoring production performance, managing workflow disruptions, and ensuring operational stability across assigned areas.
• Lead, coach, develop, and manage supervisors and manufacturing employees to build accountable, high-performing teams.
• Ensure consistent execution of attendance management, performance expectations, workforce engagement, training, safety practices, and operational discipline.
• Manage labor utilization and workforce effectiveness through staffing execution, crew size alignment, productivity improvement initiatives, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure labor resources are optimized to meet operational demands while minimizing non-value-added activities.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts through implementation of lean manufacturing principles, standard work, waste reduction, line balancing, and efficiency-focused process improvements.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges that impact productivity, quality, and delivery performance.
• Maintain accountability for operational results through structured KPI reviews, corrective action implementation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with quality and operational leaders to support CAPA activities, process improvements, and resolution of manufacturing-related quality concerns.

Requirements

• Theory of Constraints and Lean Manufacturing knowledge and training
• 5+ years of experience in a production environment
• Knowledge of manufacturing Resource Planning systems
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including capability with spreadsheet, word processing, database, and e-mail software programs

Qualifications

• Commensurate with experience
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