Manufacturing Manager

Cti - Columbia, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Manufacturing Manager will oversee all aspects of production execution, focusing on optimizing production efficiency, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a safe work environment. This role involves leveraging lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes to achieve sustainable high-performance outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing levels, coordinate recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training of new staff.
• Mentor team members and provide constructive performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Promote a culture of safety and enforce safe work practices.
• Implement and maintain quality standards and specifications and quality control procedures.
• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production to meet targets and deadlines.
• Partner with supply chain resources for optimized production schedules.
• Oversee maintenance of manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Collect and analyze production data and performance metrics for data-driven decisions.
• Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist department leadership in developing and executing the organization's budget expectations.
• Monitor and control production costs to meet financial targets.
• Assist product development team with building prototypes and fitting them into the production schedule.
• Interact with engineering department to resolve technical issues in manufacturing.
• Communicate regularly with upper management regarding manufacturing issues.
• Assist department and company leadership on special assignments and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or related field/equivalent work experience (Required).
• Minimum of five (5) years of manager-level or equivalent leadership in a manufacturing environment (required).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with an ERP system implementation is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous electronics manufacturing experience (preferred).