2nd Shift Manufacturing Manager

Technique, Inc. is looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. As a Manufacturing Manager, you will oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You will lead production teams, coordinate resources, and drive continuous improvement across all production processes while collaborating closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of manufacturing experience including leadership or supervisory roles, preferably in a fast-paced production environment. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies, along with proficiency in ERP/MRP production planning systems, are critical factors in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop production teams - Lead, manage, and develop production supervisors and production staff.
• Plan and coordinate production - Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet customer demands.
• Ensure efficient production lines - Ensure production lines operate efficiently while minimizing downtime and waste.
• Promote a culture of safety - Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.
• Conduct safety audits - Conduct regular safety audits, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Ensure proper work procedures - Ensure all employees follow proper work procedures and training requirements.
• Partner with Quality - Partner with the Quality department to ensure products meet specifications and standards.
• Implement quality corrective actions - Implement corrective actions to address quality deviations.
• Monitor quality metrics - Monitor scrap, rework, and first-pass yield metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives - Lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production data - Analyze production data to identify opportunities to improve throughput and reduce costs.
• Drive best practices and SOPs - Drive adoption of best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Coach and mentor team members - Coach and mentor team members and conduct performance evaluations.
• Support hiring and training - Support hiring, onboarding, and training of production employees.
• Foster positive employee relations - Foster positive employee relations and maintain high team morale.
• Monitor KPIs - Monitor KPIs such as productivity, labor efficiency, downtime, and delivery performance.
• Prepare performance reports - Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain - Collaborate with Supply Chain to maintain adequate staffing, materials, and equipment.
• Partner with Maintenance - Partner with Maintenance to ensure proactive maintenance and minimize downtime.
• Recommend equipment upgrades - Recommend and assist with equipment upgrades or replacements.
• Ensure resource allocation - Ensure proper resource allocation across shifts.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including leadership or supervisory roles
• Experience in fast-paced production environments strongly preferred
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency with production planning systems (ERP/MRP)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures
• Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds
• May require off-shift support and occasional weekend availability
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

About Technique, Inc.:

Technique, Inc. is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety,…