Manufacturing Engineer

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Technical Austell, GA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Job Title: Manufacturing Manager

Department: Manufacturing

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Manufacturing Manager oversees daily production operations within the plant. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role is responsible for executing production schedules, managing production supervisors, and ensuring output meets safety, quality, and delivery requirements. The Manufacturing Manager acts as the link between plant leadership and the production floor.

• Manage day-to-day production operations to achieve output, quality, and delivery goals.
• Get direction from the General Manager on job priorities and scheduling.
• Prioritize work assignments/orders based on production schedules, material availability, or anticipated delays.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to meet production schedules.
• Line up departments/shifts with job priorities for the day/week with assistance from the Production Coordinator.
• Supervise and develop Production Supervisors / Team Leads.
• Give 90‑day and annual reviews to the hourly workforce.
• Approve time and vacation in ADP for all shop employees.
• Work with Human Resources to resolve employee issues as they arise.
• Support employee training and skills development for operators and supervisors, including machining processes, speeds/feeds, tool selection, and best practices.
• Update team members with MTD status on shipments, RMAs, resource issues, and projections through daily huddles.
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, scrap rates, downtime, labor efficiency, and identify shop inefficiencies.
• Increase production throughput by reducing cycle times and improving part throughput.
• Drive problem‑solving and root cause analysis for production delays or quality issues.
• Oversee and manage non‑conformances through manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to resolve production and safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA regulations, ISO processes, and enforce shop‑floor safety practices.
• Ensure all procedures, standard work, and ISO processes are followed by shop employees.
• Implement and promote Lean manufacturing practices (5S, setup reduction, waste elimination) to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Report production performance and issues to the Plant Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 5–8 years of production management or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, team building, and communication skills.

Manage direct report employees in new manufacturing and repair department with the highest integrity. Work closely with Plant Manager to develop and execute manufacturing and repair plan. Responsible for interviewing, training, appraising, rewarding, directing, and disciplining employees. Supervise direct reports in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Enforce company safety rules and policies. Address complaints and resolve problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above, and below, are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as…