Far Bank Enterprises: Manufacturing Plant Manager

ANGLING TRADE; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a strategic Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead innovation in fly fishing manufacturing. This role offers the chance to drive operational efficiency in a world-class facility while fostering a culture of craftsmanship and community. With a focus on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, you will collaborate across teams to ensure product quality and production excellence. Join a company that values its people and encourages personal passions, providing a supportive environment for career growth and development.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Relocation assistance

Access to training and skill development

Support for personal passions

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with lean manufacturing methodologies and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations for efficiency and quality.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize workflow and reduce waste.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business

Tools

D365 ERP System

Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Plant Manager – Outdoor Industry | Sage Rods
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA

Lead Innovation. Inspire Craftsmanship. Shape the Future of Fly Fishing.

At Far Bank Enterprises, we live and breathe fly fishing. As the home of legendary brands like Sage, Redington, and RIO, we’re more than just a manufacturer — we’re craftsmen, storytellers, and stewards of the outdoors. We are driven by a passion for precision, performance, and the pursuit of perfection.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced strategic and hands-on Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead our Sage Rod Manufacturing team on Bainbridge Island. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a world-class production facility and drive innovation in a company that values craftsmanship, community, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with the Research & Development (Product) team and Manufacturing Engineering team to identify and implement the most effective, efficient, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing methods.

The ideal candidate will need a strong background in lean manufacturing and possess exceptional people skills. This role is critical in driving operational efficiency, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and productivity. We are a people-first organization and recognize the greatness in our products stems from our people. This role reports directly to the site Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Utilize data and KPIs to monitor performance, identify resource constraints and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze and streamline workflows to reduce variability and optimize efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, cost, and productivity targets.
• Implement and maintain lean manufacturing principles and visual systems to optimize workflow, reduce waste, and improve overall production efficiency.
• Maintain and enhance structured training programs to ensure employee skill development, adherence to SOPs, and effective cross-training.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and leads, fostering a performance culture.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Incorporate intentional leadership practices that reflect our commitment to fostering high levels of employee satisfaction where our employees are supported in their development, and their opportunity to pursue their passions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Human Resources to ensure seamless operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development to validate that new products are designed for manufacturing scale, while leading systematic improvements in production efficiency through technology, equipment, and reporting.
• Ensure effective ERP (D365) utilization for production planning, reporting, and material flow optimization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with lean manufacturing methodologies, continuous improvement initiatives or the Toyota Manufacturing system
• Proven leadership ability to motivate, mentor, and develop high-performing teams and drive process improvements and establish structured workflows. Experience leading organizational change while maintaining team engagement.
• Hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with a data-driven approach.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in D365 ERP system (or similar), Excel as well as other manufacturing software and tools.

Why Join Us?

At Far Bank, you can.
• Be part of a company that values people as much as performance
• Make an impact in a small-team environment with big-brand reach
• Pursue your career passion by our supporting you in your current role, while you have access to training that develops your skills for the future.
• Opportunity to develop your passion for fly fishing and beyond in a supportive work environment that can provide access to those things that are important to you.
• Opportunity to build on the passion we have for our work, gain access through meaningful connections within the communities we serve, including our customers, and within our industry.

Compensation – Full Package;

• Annualized base salary range: $100,000 – $140,000 along with a generous benefits package which may include relocation assistance.