Lean Manufacturing Leader: Safety, Quality & Growth

Ichor Systems, Inc.; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Ichor Systems seeks a Manufacturing Manager to lead a high-performing team in Minnesota, dedicated to safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will develop leaders, empower teams, and drive continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence.

This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, HR, Maintenance, and Finance to deliver world-class results and build a culture of trust, accountability, ownership, and respect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, ISO 9000.

Responsibilities

• Coach supervisors into accountable, effective leaders of high-performing teams.
• Set clear expectations on safety, quality, productivity, and engagement.
• Empower employees to solve problems and continuously improve.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and measurable safety, quality, and cost gains.
• Translate corporate goals into actionable operational plans.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data-driven Decision Making

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations management or Engineering

Job description

Ichor Systems seeks a Manufacturing Manager to lead a high-performing team in Minnesota, dedicated to safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will develop leaders, empower teams, and drive continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence.

This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, HR, Maintenance, and Finance to deliver world-class results and build a culture of trust, accountability, ownership, and respect.