Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

Job Type: Non-exempt, Part-time / Full-time

Location: Onsite in Fort Wayne, IN, with potential travel to Auburn, IN

Compensation: $26.00 – $32.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Hours: 30-40 hours per week with overtime and weekends as needed

Vero Touch Science is transforming the materials that build the world. We are an industrial chemical and materials R&D and manufacturing startup, developing and producing specialty chemical systems from the ground up with a relentless focus on real-world performance.

We are focused on concrete admixtures, material additives, coatings, and specialty chemical systems, developing products in-house, taking them through production, and building the infrastructure to scale them. We own the science.

Vero Touch Science is early-stage, hands‑on, and execution-driven. The people who thrive here take ownership, maintain high standards, and care deeply about outcomes.

The Manufacturing Technician is an onsite role based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with potential travel to Auburn, Indiana, working directly with the Vero Touch operations team on the mixing, production, and distribution of specialty materials and chemical systems. It's a physical, hands‑on position requiring the operation of trucks, trailers, forklifts, heavy equipment, power tools, and plumbing and purification systems. The role demands attention to detail, procedural discipline, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to keep accurate digital records.

This is a ground‑floor leadership opportunity. The right individual will help build the manufacturing facilities' systems and standards from the ground up, working directly with senior technical staff, with a clear path for advancement, including the potential for equity after one year of service.

• Set up, run, and continuously improve the manufacturing process for specialty chemical systems, including batching, mixing, and production workflows.
• Own the daily operation of the manufacturing facility, including scheduling, staffing coordination, and prioritization of production workloads.
• Establish and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production and recurring processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety‑compliant manufacturing environment in accordance with company and OSHA standards.
• Manage facility supply inventory, including raw materials and consumables, and coordinate reordering with the operations lead.

• Directly supervise Manufacturing Technicians, including daily task assignment and prioritization of mixing, testing, and distribution work.
• Train technicians on mixing procedures, SOPs, equipment operation, and documentation standards, and confirm competency before sign‑off on independent work.
• Review technician work, including production logs and inventory records, for accuracy and consistency, and provide direct feedback.

• Run quality control checks on batches during production, using test equipment to check density, appearance, consistency, and similar specs.
• Train and direct technicians on the same quality control checks; confirm out‑of‑spec results are flagged and documented for follow‑up.
• Keep accurate quality control records tied to each batch for traceability.

• Keep accurate digital production data, batch records, inventory levels, and administrative logs for the facility.
• Maintain traceable documentation connecting raw materials, batches, and QC results.
• Handle facility‑related administrative tasks, such as vendor coordination, receiving documentation, and basic cost/accounting recordkeeping to support the operations and accounting teams.

• Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment on a defined schedule, keeping accurate maintenance records.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and vendor service visits as needed.
• Confirm technicians are cleaning, inspecting, and organizing equipment and work spaces between production runs.

• Maintain working familiarity with SDS documentation for all…