Manager, Manufacturing

At The Gorilla Glue Company, we're passionate about building strong brands with our fantastic team of employees. We believe in promoting a culture of excellence that empowers, engages, and connects people. This role goes beyond operational execution-this leader is accountable for creating a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement by developing people, empowering teams, and driving results through others.

What's in it for you?

Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 16 years in a row, thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.

Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference.

What will your day look like?

Operational Leadership

• Direct and manage all production activities, including filling and/or packaging operations
• Ensure performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) metrics
• Monitor, analyze, and act on performance data to drive continuous improvement
• Lead capacity planning for equipment, labor, and production needs
• Partner cross-functionally with EHS, HR, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless operations
• Support implementation of new equipment, processes, and operational improvements

People Leadership & Culture

• Lead through a servant leadership approach, building trust and empowering employees to take ownership of their work
• Sets clear priorities, expectations, and direction for the team to ensure alignment and execution
• Create a high-accountability, high-engagement culture that values both performance and people
• Coach and develop frontline leaders and operators, with a strong focus on growth, capability building, and succession
• Provide clear direction and expectations while fostering autonomy and decision-making at all levels
• Actively recognize and celebrate both small and large wins to reinforce positive behaviors and team engagement
• Maintain a visible and consistent presence on the production floor, engaging with employees regularly

Team Effectiveness & Employee Relations

• Lead and manage employee relations matters including performance management, conflict resolution, and policy adherence
• Build an environment where feedback is encouraged, received, and acted upon
• Foster open communication and psychological safety within the team
• Partner with HR to proactively address workforce challenges and strengthen team dynamics

Strategic & Continuous Improvement

• Balance day-to-day execution with the ability to step back and identify trends and proactively adjust priorities, resources, and processes to improve long-term performance
• Lead or support initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles and data-driven decision making
• Ensure effective delegation of responsibilities while maintaining accountability for results

• Other duties assigned by management.

What will you bring to the table?

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• 5+ years of experience leading people (exempt and/or non-exempt)
• Experience in liquid filling and/or packaging operations preferred
• Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive decisions based on insights
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and empower teams
• Demonstrated success building engaged, accountable, high-performing teams
• Effective communicator with the ability to provide clear direction and expectations
• Ability to delegate effectively without micromanaging, while holding teams accountable
• Strong emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and sound judgment
• Open to feedback, willing to ask for help, and comfortable constructively…