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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
Salary : $95,000 - $130,000
