Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Leadership

End-to-End Manufacturing Ownership

Own daily manufacturing performance and across throughput, build quality, and on-time delivery. Ensure alignment between production schedules, labor capacity, materials, and equipment readiness. Serve as the single point of accountability for manufacturing output.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and develop:
Engineering Technicians (assembly, testing, troubleshooting) Production Coordinator (production planning and scheduling) Procurement Specialist (materials sourcing and inventory management). Establish clear accountability, roles, and performance expectations. Build a high-ownership, execution-focused culture.

Production Planning & Execution

Partner with the Production Coordinator to create and execute realistic production schedules. Translate demand forecasts into actionable build plans. Identify and resolve constraints across labor, materials, and tooling.

Technical Operations & Build Reliability

Oversee system assembly, testing, and validation processes. Ensure consistent build quality and repeatability across units. Drive root cause analysis and resolution of production or field issues. Partner with engineering to implement design for manufacturability (DFM) improvements.

Procurement & Inventory Management

Oversee procurement to ensure timely availability of components and materials. Optimize inventory levels and reduce excess or shortages. Build scalable systems for purchasing, vendor management, and forecasting.

Process Development & Scale

Design and implement SOPs for assembly, testing, and production workflows. Improve manufacturing efficiency, cycle time, and cost per unit. Build systems that scale with increasing production volume.

Qualifications

6+ years of experience in manufacturing, hardware production, or operations leadership. Experience managing cross-functional teams across production, technical operations, and/or supply chain. Strong understanding of production planning, inventory, and procurement workflows. Experience in hardware assembly, robotics, or electromechanical systems preferred. Proven ability to improve throughput, quality, and operational efficiency. Hands-on leader comfortable working on the production floor. Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production tracking tools.

Nice to Have

Startup or high-growth manufacturing experience. Background in robotics, automation, or complex hardware systems. Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or DFM principles.

What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)

Production is predictable and consistently meets schedule commitments. Clear ownership across technicians, planning, and procurement. Improved build quality and reduced rework or defects. Stabilized supply chain with minimal part shortages. SOPs and production systems in place to support scaling volume.