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, a well-established company in the manufacturing and consumer products industry, is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Manager to join their team in West Minneapolis, MN. Reporting to the Vice President of Manufacturing, you will work closely with 4 Supervisors and approximately 100 indirect reports to drive performance and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence daily operations while fostering a culture of accountability, coaching, and continuous improvement. If you're an experienced manager with a proven track record of building strong teams and improving production processes, this is a great opportunity to join a family-oriented company focused on long-term success.

Manufacturing Manager Responsibilities

•    Coach and mentor Supervisors and team members to support their development
•    Lead by example, engaging with Supervisors and teams to meet goals and improve processes
•    Set clear performance expectations and support employees in meeting them
•    Provide regular feedback and growth plans through evaluations and coaching
•    Deliver regular evaluations and growth plans
•    Align production with customer demand, addressing challenges as needed
•    Promote a safety-first culture by ensuring protocol compliance
•    Continuously improve performance metrics using data analysis and lean principles
•    Use lean manufacturing tools to reduce waste and improve workflow
•    Collaborate to launch new products into production smoothly
•    Use data to support production decisions 
•    Manage budgets to ensure efficient resource use
•    Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.

Manufacturing Manager Qualifications

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