Manufacturing Manager

Overview We are seeking a highly driven Manufacturing Manager to act as the "business owner" for a massive, cross-functional production unit. In this highly autonomous role, you will lead a large-scale department of 200+ employees, overseeing both raw material machining and final sub-unit assembly. This is not a behind-the-desk, "email-only" leadership role. We need a leader who is highly visible on the production floor, but strategic enough to manage a large P&Ls, drive labor force allocation, lead continuous improvement planning, and interface directly with our Tier 1 customers. You will have the freedom and autonomy to run your department, set your continuous improvement (Kaizen) vision, and build a world-class manufacturing team. If you thrive in a fast-paced automotive environment and want the true keys to a business unit, this is the role for you.

Compensation & Benefits Base Pay:

Up to $110,000 / yr

After Bonus:

Up to $125,000 / yr Our plant has a strong, reliable history of hitting metrics and earnings bonuses

Relocation:

Comprehensive relocation package available Needs based, up to $20,000k +

Responsibilities :

Business & P&L Ownership

• Act as the autonomous business owner for your unit. Manage massive P&L metrics, develop unit budgets, and utilize Hoshin planning to execute yearly strategic directives. Large-Scale Leadership
• Direct a department of 180-270+ employees. Supervise and develop production supervisors, team leaders, and operators across both machining and assembly operations. Cross-Functional Execution
• Lead daily cross-functional meetings with Engineering, Maintenance, QA, and Kaizen teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve floor issues, and challenge the technical limits of your department. New Product Launches (NPI)
• Lead APQP teams for continuous product evolution and launches (occurring every 6 to 24 months). Fully own the manpower planning, trial execution, and the transition of process development to actual manufacturing capability. Direct Customer Interface
• Serve as the front-line face of the department to OEM customers. Lead regular pre-launch check-ins, and interface directly with clients on critical issues related to quality and delivery. Active Floor Presence
• Maintain a highly visible presence on the floor. Lead from the front, interact directly with your teams, and avoid the trap of being removed from daily production realities. Continuous Improvement
• Drive Kaizen, lean production, and inventory reduction strategies to hit quality, quantity, and cost targets.

Requirements Qualifications:

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred (Mechanical Engineering or related field highly desirable). Experience
• 3+ years as a Manufacturing Manager (or 5+ years as a highly successful Production Supervisor) in a fast-paced, continuous flow Tier 1 automotive environment. Scale of Leadership
• Proven ability to lead large organizations (100+ headcount minimum) and manage significant gross profit/P&L (ideally $100M
• $200M+). Technical Competency
• Experience overseeing both precision metal removal (CNC machining) and assembly operations. Strategic Planning
• Familiarity with Hoshin planning, business strategy, and manpower planning for large-scale operations. Customer Facing
• Previous experience speaking and reporting directly to OEM automotive customers regarding quality, delivery, and launch performance Preferred High-Level CI Mindset
• Strong background in Kaizen and lean manufacturing, with the ability to autonomously cast a continuous improvement vision for your department.

Benefits Medical, dental, vision 401(k) + match Life insurance PTO