Manufacturing Manager

Our client is an innovative robotics and automation company focused on developing autonomous technologies for large-scale industrial and outdoor operations. Their solutions are designed to improve safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency through advanced robotics and intelligent automation systems.

The Manufacturing Manager will oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure product quality, operational efficiency, workplace safety, and on-time delivery of products to market. This role will lead manufacturing personnel, drive process improvements, collaborate across departments, and help scale manufacturing operations for commercial product delivery.

• Organize and direct manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and delivery targets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing technicians and production staff to build a high-performing team.
• Monitor, analyze, and report key manufacturing KPIs including cycle time, on-time builds, defects, downtime, and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements while promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, finance, procurement, and supply chain teams to resolve production issues and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Represent manufacturing operations during design reviews and leadership meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, scalability, and cost reduction.
• Support and maintain quality systems utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Assist in developing and managing manufacturing budgets, controlling costs, and identifying operational savings opportunities.
• Oversee equipment maintenance planning to minimize downtime and maximize equipment life.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and components required for production.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present manufacturing performance reports to senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience required).
• Strong background in manufacturing safety, compliance, and quality management systems.
• Experience with in robotics, automation, or advanced technology manufacturing environments preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with progressive responsibility and a proven track record delivering commercial products.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, and quality systems.
• Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar operational improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting products designed for harsh or rugged operating environments preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data‑driven operational decisions.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing software;
  Net Suite experience is a plus.
• Experience with industrial Quality Management Systems (QMS), ideally within ISO-regulated environments.
• Preference for candidates with ISO 9001 implementation and operational experience.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.