Manufacturing Manager - Defense - Newburyport, MA

About the role

The Manufacturing Manager will take full ownership of production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are consistently achieved. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational expertise, team management, and a focus on continuous improvement across processes, people, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily manufacturing operations to ensure output and efficiency targets are met.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production, quality, and cost control.
• Optimise workflows, staffing, and resource allocation to maximise productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth, end-to-end production flow.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is a results-driven manufacturing leader with a strong background in managing high-volume production environments.
• They will combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, capable of leading teams, improving processes, and delivering measurable operational improvements.
• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency and process optimization.
• Experience working with ERP or manufacturing systems in a production setting.

Qualifications

Competitive salary range of $110K-$130K depending on experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement.

Clear progression opportunities within a well-established business.

Skills

• Strong operational expertise.
• Strategic thinking and hands-on approach.
• Team management and leadership.
• Continuous improvement methodologies.
• Problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency and process optimization.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary range of $110K-$130K depending on experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement.

Clear progression opportunities within a well-established business.

Pay

Salary range of $110K-$130K depending on experience.

Schedule

Not specified.