Manufacturing Manager

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Own daily manufacturing performance and across throughput, build quality, and on-time delivery
• Ensure alignment between production schedules, labor capacity, materials, and equipment readiness
• Serve as the single point of accountability for manufacturing output
• Lead and develop:
• Engineering Technicians (assembly, testing, troubleshooting)
• Production Coordinator (production planning and scheduling)
• Procurement Specialist (materials sourcing and inventory management)
• Establish clear accountability, roles, and performance expectations
• Build a high-ownership, execution-focused culture
• Partner with the Production Coordinator to create and execute realistic production schedules
• Translate demand forecasts into actionable build plans
• Identify and resolve constraints across labor, materials, and tooling
• Oversee system assembly, testing, and validation processes
• Ensure consistent build quality and repeatability across units
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of production or field issues
• Partner with engineering to implement design for manufacturability (DFM) improvements
• Oversee procurement to ensure timely availability of components and materials
• Optimize inventory levels and reduce excess or shortages
• Build scalable systems for purchasing, vendor management, and forecasting
• Design and implement SOPs for assembly, testing, and production workflows
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, cycle time, and cost per unit
• Build systems that scale with increasing production volume

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing, hardware production, or operations leadership
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across production, technical operations, and/or supply chain
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory, and procurement workflows
• Experience in hardware assembly, robotics, or electromechanical systems preferred
• Proven ability to improve throughput, quality, and operational efficiency
• Hands-on leader comfortable working on the production floor
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production tracking tools

Nice to have

• Startup or high-growth manufacturing experience
• Background in robotics, automation, or complex hardware systems
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or DFM principles

What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)

• Production is predictable and consistently meets schedule commitments
• Clear ownership across technicians, planning, and procurement
• Improved build quality and reduced rework or defects
• Stabilized supply chain with minimal part shortages
• SOPs and production systems in place to support scaling volume