Sulzer

Manufacturing Manager

Sulzer$92K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Engineering Technology or 5 years of relevant managerial experience
  • 10+ years of production experience, including 3 years in a manufacturing management role
  • ISO/LEAN certifications or training preferred
  • Experience in manufacturing tower internals a plus
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) advantageous
  • Proficient in managing fast-paced environments with multiple concurrent projects
  • Technical expertise in production operations and manufacturing management
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, specifically SAP, but Oracle or MS Dynamics are acceptable alternatives
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction at all levels
  • Analytical skills for developing and implementing manufacturing procedures
  • Ability to interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and knowledge of metal fabrication operations

Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead a 'Safety First' culture ensuring adherence to safety policies
  • Collaborate with QESH to develop safety and quality procedures
  • Leverage SAP to minimize operational waste
  • Coordinate with sales and Mexico operations to meet sales and delivery targets
  • Work with TAS estimating and drafting teams for project specifications
  • Manage the safety stock of raw materials for production
  • Track operational KPIs such as shop hours and on-time delivery
  • Develop operational procedures within the established framework
  • Recommend budgetary spending for the department
  • Oversee maintenance activities of manufacturing equipment

Benefits

  • 15 days of paid time off plus 12 company-paid holidays
  • 401k plan with a 6% match
  • Comprehensive health insurance covering medical, dental, and vision
  • Health savings account matching
  • Motivating wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid paternal leave
  • Gym reimbursement
Full Job Description
About the role

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations at the Humble facility while driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement objectives. The role provides frontline leadership to production employees across fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and related manufacturing activities while supporting regional collaboration, operational excellence initiatives, and customer commitments. The position partners closely with Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, Project Management, and Operations teams across the Americas to improve throughput, optimize capacity utilization, reduce waste, strengthen execution, and support profitable growth.Essential Functions
  • Lead daily manufacturing activities across fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and related production work centers.
  • Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
  • Allocate labor and resources to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
  • Monitor manufacturing performance and address issues affecting safety, quality, productivity, or delivery.
  • Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing practices including 5S, visual management, standard work, Kaizen, and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions related to scrap, rework, downtime, bottlenecks, and schedule misses.
  • Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability through TPM, preventive maintenance, and downtime reduction programs.
  • Support capacity planning, labor utilization, backlog management, and workload balancing activities.
  • Develop employee capability through training, coaching, cross-training, and skills matrix development.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, planning, and supply chain teams across the Americas to share best practices and support regional performance improvement.
  • Partner with Project Management, Customer Service, and Sales teams to ensure manufacturing priorities align with customer requirements and project commitments.
  • Support implementation of operational excellence initiatives, process improvements, and productivity enhancement programs.
Qualifications
  • Technical degree, Associate degree, Bachelor degree, or equivalent manufacturing experience required.
  • Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in fabrication, welding, assembly, machining, or industrial operations.
  • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience required.
  • Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
  • Experience interpreting manufacturing drawings, production metrics, and operational data.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, IFS, or equivalent preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, TPM, OEE, or other operational excellence certifications preferred.


What we offer you

What We Offer You

  • 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
  • 401k plan with a 6% match
  • Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
  • Health savings account matching
  • Motivating wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid paternal leave
  • Gym reimbursement


About Sulzer

Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. The company was founded in 1834 and is headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland. Sulzer provides a wide range of products and services to customers in the oil and gas, power, and water industries. The company's products include pumps, mixers, and agitators, as well as separation and filtration equipment. Sulzer also provides maintenance and repair services for its products. In addition, the company offers a variety of engineering services, including process optimization and plant design. Sulzer operates in more than 40 countries and has a workforce of over 15,000 employees.
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