General Manager, Manufacturing Operations Leoforce•3.0 Hayward, CA Job Details $120,000•$140,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Managing maintenance teams Production data analysis Mechanical fabrication Sheet metal fabrication Operations transformation Six Sigma methodology implementation Engineering process optimization Manufacturing facility experience Key Performance Indicators Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing manufacturing teams Safety management experience within manufacturing industry Maintenance management Operational excellence initiatives Quality improvement programs in engineering Cross-functional team management Financial acumen Manufacturing company experience Implementing lean manufacturing processes Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description Experience:

Manager Salary:

$120,000•$140,000 per year Job Details•Must Have Qualifications 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience. Experience leading a manufacturing facility or major production operation with approximately 150-300 employees. Strong background in precision metal fabrication, sheet metal manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or similar industrial manufacturing. Direct experience overseeing cutting operations (laser, turret punch, waterjet, plasma, or similar fabrication processes). Experience managing paint or powder coating operations. Proven success leading production managers and supervisors in a multi-department manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience managing production KPIs including safety, quality, productivity, scrap, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery. Ability to lead cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain. Strong financial and operational business acumen. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Experience working within ISO 9001, AS9100, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments. Nice to Have Aerospace, defense, medical device, semiconductor, or advanced industrial manufacturing experience. Experience in high-mix, low-volume contract manufacturing. Experience with robotic manufacturing equipment and manufacturing automation. Background in CNC machining, welding, fabrication, or precision assembly. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. Experience implementing ERP-driven production planning and scheduling. Knowledge of ITAR compliance. Multi-site manufacturing leadership experience. Experience leading significant operational transformation or plant expansion initiatives. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an operational leader who has successfully managed complex precision manufacturing operations and understands how cutting, fabrication, powder coating, and downstream production processes interact. They are highly visible on the production floor, data-driven in decision-making, and passionate about building strong teams while improving safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. This individual has a proven history of developing leaders, driving Lean initiatives, and creating a culture of accountability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

A bit about us:

•Privately held precision contract manufacturer that partners with some of the most demanding companies in aerospace, defense, medical device, energy, battery technology, and advanced industrial manufacturing. The organization specializes in complex sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, robotic welding, powder coating, clean room assembly, and integrated electromechanical assemblies. The company is AS9100D and

ISO 9001

certified, ITAR registered, and known for delivering high-quality, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing solutions with exceptional quality and on-time performance. Why join us?•Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Career advancement opportunities Ongoing leadership development Stable, growing manufacturing organization serving multiple high-growth industries #manufacturing #cnc #laser #punch #tier4