Manufacturing Manager

Swiss-Tech LLC is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead operations in our fast-paced, precision manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this leadership role is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement across a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on developing people, improving processes, and building a culture of operational excellence. If you enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges, leading high-performing teams, and making a measurable impact, we'd like to meet you.

• Lead all daily manufacturing operations across a 24/7 production environment.
• Ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Monitor plant performance and implement corrective actions to achieve operational targets.
• Maintain accountability throughout, labor utilization, equipment effectiveness, and production costs.
• Coordinate activities across multiple shifts to ensure seamless operations and communication.
• Establish tiered daily discipline across all shits through structed communication, performance management, and leadership accountability.

• Champion of culture that drives safety and accountability throughout the facility.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Conduct regular safety audits and promote continuous safety improvements.

• Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Drive defect reduction initiatives and continuous improvement in manufacturing quality.
• Ensure adherence to standardization work instructions, procedures, and quality systems.
• Support customer audits and corrective action processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisor and manufacturing personnel.
• Establish clear performance expectations and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Foster employee engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
• Develop succession plans and training programs to strengthen organizational capacity.
• Manage staffing levels to support 24/7 operational requirements.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize workflows.
• Utilize KPIs and data analysis to drive decision-making and performance improvements.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement projects.
• Help develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Monitor manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Support annual operating plans and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure workforce planning aligning with future capacity requirements.
• collaborate with Director of Operations to develop long-term manufacturing capacity strategies.
• Participate in capital planning and manufacturing expansion initiatives.
• Ensure efficient utilization of labor, equipment, and materials.

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer Service teams.
• Support new product introductions and process improvement projects.
• Participate in capacity planning and operational strategy development.
• Communication production performance and operational challenges to leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field or experience with multiple certifications.
• 7-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years managing supervisors and production teams.
• Experience leading operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated success managing safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a US person for ITAR compliance.

• Experience in Swiss-style precision manufacturing organizations.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Engineering or technical manufacturing background.