Technique, Inc. is looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. As a Manufacturing Manager, you will oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You will lead production teams, coordinate resources, and drive continuous improvement across all production processes while collaborating closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of manufacturing experience including leadership or supervisory roles, preferably in a fast-paced production environment. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies, along with proficiency in ERP/MRP production planning systems, are critical factors in this role.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop production teams - Lead, manage, and develop production supervisors and production staff.
- Plan and coordinate production - Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet customer demands.
- Ensure efficient production lines - Ensure production lines operate efficiently while minimizing downtime and waste.
- Promote a culture of safety - Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.
- Conduct safety audits - Conduct regular safety audits, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.
- Ensure proper work procedures - Ensure all employees follow proper work procedures and training requirements.
- Partner with Quality - Partner with the Quality department to ensure products meet specifications and standards.
- Implement quality corrective actions - Implement corrective actions to address quality deviations.
- Monitor quality metrics - Monitor scrap, rework, and first-pass yield metrics.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives - Lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and process-improvement initiatives.
- Analyze production data - Analyze production data to identify opportunities to improve throughput and reduce costs.
- Drive best practices and SOPs - Drive adoption of best practices and standard operating procedures.
- Coach and mentor team members - Coach and mentor team members and conduct performance evaluations.
- Support hiring and training - Support hiring, onboarding, and training of production employees.
- Foster positive employee relations - Foster positive employee relations and maintain high team morale.
- Monitor KPIs - Monitor KPIs such as productivity, labor efficiency, downtime, and delivery performance.
- Prepare performance reports - Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain - Collaborate with Supply Chain to maintain adequate staffing, materials, and equipment.
- Partner with Maintenance - Partner with Maintenance to ensure proactive maintenance and minimize downtime.
- Recommend equipment upgrades - Recommend and assist with equipment upgrades or replacements.
- Ensure resource allocation - Ensure proper resource allocation across shifts.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including leadership or supervisory roles
- Experience in fast-paced production environments strongly preferred
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Proficiency with production planning systems (ERP/MRP)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures
- Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds
- May require off-shift support and occasional weekend availability
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Professional Development
- Referral Program
- Paid Training
- On The Job Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
