Manufacturing Manager

• Drive improvements in productivity, labor utilization, throughput, manufacturing efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements and technology solutions that reduce costs, increase capacity, and improve manufacturing performance.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement based on measurable results and departmental accountability.

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering function, supporting production through effective processes, methods, tooling, and documentation.
• Develop, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, consistency, throughput, and cost effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, routings, and assembly procedures.
• Oversee incoming inspection of purchased parts and components to verify conformance with drawings, specifications, and purchase requirements.
• Establish and improve appropriate incoming inspection methods and requirements, including the use of inspection equipment, gauges, and measurement techniques.
• Provide technical support to production and troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identifying and implementing practical process improvements.
• Develop and implement tooling, fixtures, equipment, and other manufacturing aids to improve production capabilities and reduce errors.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to manufacturing processes and incoming inspection issues, with an emphasis on preventing recurrence and improving process reliability.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Production, and Procurement to ensure products are designed and supported for efficient, repeatable, and manufacturable production.

• Work closely with Planning, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams to understand demand forecasts and align manufacturing capacity.
• Ensure labor and production resources can respond to fluctuations common in the oil and gas industry.
• Identify capacity constraints and develop plans to address future production requirements.

• Oversee maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Establish and monitor maintenance performance metrics and equipment reliability objectives.
• Support capital investment decisions related to manufacturing equipment and production technology.
• Evaluate equipment utilization and identify opportunities to improve capacity and reliability.

Work closely with leaders across the organization to support operational success, including:

• Marketing and Planning teams to understand demand forecasts and support on-time delivery.
• Design Engineering to improve manufacturability, manufacturing methods, and production efficiency.
• Procurement to address incoming material requirements and supplier-related manufacturing issues.
• Finance to evaluate capital investments, labor costs, and manufacturing productivity initiatives.

The Manufacturing Manager will establish and manage a comprehensive KPI system for all departments under their responsibility.

Initial company-level performance expectations include:

• Direct Labor Cost: Measured monthly as a percentage of revenue with established improvement targets.
• Cross-Training Depth: Expansion of labor capability across critical manufacturing operations.
• On-Time Delivery: Target of 98% on-time delivery, measured against customer requested dates.
• Post-Production Rejection Rate: Target of no more than 2%, representing a minimum of 98% prime production.
• Production Flow Efficiency: Reduction in production interruptions and work order delays caused by shortages, capacity constraints, or process inefficiencies.
• Equipment Reliability: Reduction in unplanned equipment downtime and improvement in equipment availability.
• Manufacturing Engineering Effectiveness: Reduction in manufacturing-related delays, process issues, and engineering-driven production interruptions.
• The Manufacturing Manager is expected to develop additional departmental KPIs as necessary to effectively measure and manage the performance of each function.

The Manufacturing Manager will foster a positive, performance-driven manufacturing culture focused on accountability, teamwork, measurable results, and continuous improvement.

Key leadership responsibilities include:

• Recruiting, developing, and retaining skilled manufacturing personnel.
• Mentoring supervisors and developing future manufacturing leaders.
• Setting clear performance goals and holding department leaders accountable for results.
• Establishing measurable objectives and KPIs for each department.
• Regularly reviewing departmental performance and taking action when targets are not met.
• Encouraging employee engagement in identifying and implementing improvement opportunities.
• Promoting a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including significant experience in a manufacturing management or senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple manufacturing functions, including Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Maintenance.
• Proven experience managing supervisors, engineers, and/or department leaders, with responsibility for departmental performance and results.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, implement, and manage departmental KPIs, performance targets, and accountability systems.
• Proven experience leading continuous improvement initiatives that measurably improve productivity, capacity, efficiency, cost, or on-time delivery.
• Experience managing operations in a high-mix, low-volume, custom, or similarly complex manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement manufacturing processes, SOPs, work instructions, and standardized methods.
• Strong understanding of production planning, labor utilization, capacity management, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to make operational decisions, allocate resources, and hold department leaders accountable for results.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management and contribute to company-level operational and strategic decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience working in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kanban, or similar methodologies.
• Experience implementing process improvements that increase productivity, capacity, and cost effectiveness.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAGE100 or similar manufacturing systems is a plus.
• Experience in oil and gas, energy, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments.