LED Signage Manufacturing Manager — Lean Ops Leader (On-Site)

FireBolt Group; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

PTO + paid holidays

Job summary

Firebolt Group is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead daily production operations at our Michigan LED signage plant. You will optimize throughput, translate revenue targets into shop-floor execution, and uphold strict quality, lean, and safety standards on-site with ~100 staff under you.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing with 5+ years in operational leadership, and a proven ability to manage mid-to-high volume production environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing environments with 5+ years in shop-floor operational leadership.
• Proven track record in mid-to-high volume custom manufacturing (semi-automated assembly plants preferred).
• Experience managing facilities with $30M–$50M+ revenue and 75–100+ headcount preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily plant throughput to hit output, delivery, and quality KPIs across all shifts.
• Oversee master scheduling and workload balancing across assembly, print room, and engineering departments.
• Work directly on the production floor to identify bottlenecks, clear material/equipment blockers, and streamline assembly workflows.
• Monitor scrap rates, equipment uptime, and labor efficiency to reduce operating costs.
• Drive active 5S and Lean Manufacturing practices across all floor workstations.
• Investigate defect root causes, component malfunctions, and assembly failures with Engineering.
• Standardize SOPs and quality check-gates for LED assembly.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate department managers and assembly supervisors.
• Manage workforce allocation, overtime planning, and headcount for ~100 plant staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and enforce all safety policies.
• Oversee end-of-shift operational protocols and plant security routines.

Skills

Leadership

Shop-floor operations

Lean manufacturing

ERP / MRP

Project management

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Inventory management software

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

Firebolt Group is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead daily production operations at our Michigan LED signage plant. You will optimize throughput, translate revenue targets into shop-floor execution, and uphold strict quality, lean, and safety standards on-site with ~100 staff under you.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing with 5+ years in operational leadership, and a proven ability to manage mid-to-high volume production environments.