Manufacturing Manager
Location: West Minneapolis, MN
Salary: $95,000–$130,000 + Annual Profit-Sharing Eligibility + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K w/ Match, Profit-Sharing, Parental Leave, 4 Weeks of PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: On-site, Monday–Friday, 45-50 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: 5% international & domestic
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not available

Manufacturing Manager Description

Our client in the manufacturing and consumer products industry is looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join their team in West Minneapolis, MN. Reporting to the Vice President of Manufacturing, and managing 4 Supervisors, you’ll play a key leadership role in a Lean environment. You will focus on coaching leaders to success, holding team members accountable, and driving change. If you have experience working for a mid-sized manufacturing/assembly company (think 400-1,000 employees) and are data-focused and passionate about driving continuous improvement, then you could be a wonderful addition to the team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company known for its exceptional benefits and family-oriented culture in a role that the ability to positively impact the business.

Manufacturing Manager Responsibilities

•    Manage 4 Supervisors and about 100 indirect reports
•    Train, coach, and mentor team members
•    Ensure Supervisors and team members are accountable for meeting expectations/goals
•    Set and manage performance expectations
•    Deliver regular evaluations and growth plans
•    Ensure production is aligned with customer demand 
•    Drive a strong safety culture
•    Oversee and improve performance metrics
•    Use lean manufacturing tools to reduce waste and improve workflow
•    Help launch new products into production
•    Use data to support production decisions 
•    Manage budgets 
•    Identify cost-saving opportunities

Manufacturing Manager Qualifications

•    8+ years of manufacturing and/or assembly production experience required
•    5+ years of supervisory experience required
•    Lean (5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Gemba Walks, etc.) experience required
•    ERP experience required
•    Must be able to work 100% on-site in Plymouth, MN; occasional travel (up to 5%) required