Manufacturing Manager

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Full-time Regular 4484
- Plastics Mfg Gainesville, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Manufacturing Manager - Metals

Ready to make things move? At IMS Gear, we don’t just manufacture components—we power motion across the globe.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead our Metals Production Operations within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple shifts.

If you're a results-driven manager with a passion for operational excellence and employee development, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As our Manufacturing Manager, you will provide leadership and direction for a large production team while ensuring customer expectations, production targets, and quality standards are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production operations across multiple shifts
• Direct and develop a team of 40+ employees, including:
• Manufacturing Team Leaders
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Operators
• Tool Shop Personnel
• Assembly Teams
• Maintenance Technicians
• Quality Personnel
• Drive performance in:
• Safety
• Quality
• Delivery
• Cost
• Productivity
• Monitor and improve key manufacturing metrics including:
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Scrap Reduction
• Inventory Levels
• Production Efficiency
• Lead daily production meetings and shop floor management activities
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Maintenance teams to optimize production flow
• Participate in internal, customer, and certification audits
• Support capacity planning, workforce planning, and production scheduling
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, safety, and teamwork

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field OR equivalent manufacturing leadership experience
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Experience managing 40+ direct reports across multiple shifts
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
• Proven ability to drive operational improvements and meet production goals
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication skills with employees, leadership, and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Flexible schedule with the ability to support off-shift operations when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Experience with metals processing, assembly, injection molding, or related manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality standards
• SAP experience
• Experience leading lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

This position operates within a manufacturing facility and requires regular presence on the production floor.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including:

• Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protection
• Slip-Resistant Safety Toe Footwear

Exposure to noise, machinery, and moving equipment is expected.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Push and pull up to 35 lbs. using material handling equipment
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and material handling
• Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and overhead reaching

Why IMS Gear

• Competitive pay and benefits
• 3 weeks of PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term…