Manufacturing Manager

Lake Air Products is an advanced, full-service manufacturing partner focused on delivering superior products and outstanding customer service. The company emphasizes fair pricing, open communication, and customer-driven solutions, supported by innovative industrial and design engineering. With capabilities spanning prototyping, short-run stamping, metal fabrication, precision machining, structural fabrication, and custom laser cutting, Lake Air Products offers end-to-end manufacturing support. An in-house tool and die shop and comprehensive metal assembly services make the organization a one-stop provider for custom design and contract manufacturing.

The team is committed to collaborating closely with customers to deliver manufacturing solutions that meet or exceed expectations.

The Manufacturing Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Roseville, MN. This role oversees day-to-day production activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and coordination of manufacturing operations to meet quality, safety, and delivery targets. The Manufacturing Manager leads and develops production teams, monitors workflow, and implements continuous improvement initiatives across processes and equipment. This role is ideal for a strategic, yet hands-on leader, to join a company with a strong growth path and career opportunities.

• Lead a team of manufacturing departments (scheduling, fabrication, assembly, shipping/receiving, etc.) including 5-8 direct reports in a metals fabrication facility
• Own overall plant accountability for KPIs, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC), the output of critical components, plant productivity, etc.
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume
• Seek solutions that strengthen quality, value, service, and effectiveness while respectfully challenging the status quo managing change.
• Lead tier meetings to ensure consistent messaging for employee expectations and communications
• Propose and show justification for CAPEX projects and be able to clearly present the benefits and ROI
• Clearly define continuous improvement projects; establish and maintain the timelines for these projects in order to drive improvements
• Confidently make timely, data-driven decisions that will positively impact production, results, and customer satisfaction
• Communicate effectively and confidently cross-functionally to provide updates and ask questions of client support teams, engineering, and senior leadership
• Build and maintain productive employee relationships, mentoring supervisors in this area and partnering with HR to drive employee satisfaction and improve employee retention
• Uphold the company values and facilitate positive company culture to contribute to overall success
• Consult with engineering to modify jobs in order to improve the production and quality of product
• Comply with the requirements of the ISO Quality Management System, departmental procedures, and work-instructions

• Experience in Transition Leadership:
  Fast Growth > 15% per year, including operational turn arounds, fast expansions, etc.
• Ability to provide technical oversight, with the understanding of metal products and processes
• Proven success in contract manufacturing, producing 1000+ SKUs for 10+ customers
• Understanding and ability to pull data and analyze metrics related to budgets, KPI's, and efficiency reporting
• Cultural change agent, with strong leadership, influencing and mentoring skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems within a manufacturing environment, with Epicor experience preferred

Please note that because this position could travel to our Roseville, MN and Coon Rapids, MN facilities, it may be subject to export control regulation. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person
* within the meaning of the law OR obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status.

* A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually