Manufacturing Department Manager

Creare; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual staff bonus

401(k) contributions and plan options

Medical plans

Job summary

Creare is seeking a seasoned manufacturing operations/industrial engineering professional to lead corporate-level process transformations. The role focuses on standardizing workflows, deploying best practices, and guiding multi-department projects including ERP/MES implementations.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in manufacturing operations or industrial engineering, aerospace exposure, and AS9100 experience. Salary is competitive with substantial bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Operations Management (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 5+ years (10+ preferred) in manufacturing ops or industrial engineering with corporate-level transformations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and deploy standardized manufacturing workflows and operating guidelines.
• Establish corporate benchmarks for manufacturing metrics and project performance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Confidentiality

Excel

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s in Industrial/Mechanical/Systems Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

LocationHanover, New Hampshire Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Best Practices & Process Standardization
• Develop, document, and deploy standardized manufacturing workflows, operational guidelines across all production groups.
• Establish corporate benchmarks for manufacturing metrics and project performance metrics.
• Conduct process capability assessments to identify inefficiencies, standardizing high-performing methodologies as organization-wide best practices.
• Corporate Initiatives & Program Management
• Serve as the primary liaison and program manager for multi-departmental corporate projects, including ERP/MES rollouts, digital transformation, and smart manufacturing process technologies.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts across site leaders, engineering teams, and management to ensure seamless adoption of new corporate standards and systems.
• Train and mentor departmental leads, engineers, and operational staff in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Resource Planning & Strategic Capacity Modeling
• Build predictive resource models analyzing long-term throughput capacity, equipment utilization, labor requirements, and facility footprints.
• Evaluate facility expansion proposals to support business scalability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Quality Assurance, Design Engineering, and Purchasing Departments to ensure seamless transitions from product design to manufacturing execution.
• Present operational roadmap progress, risk assessments, and resource forecasts regularly to leadership.

Professional Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Operations Management (Master’s or MBA preferred).

Experience: A minimum of 5 years (10+ years preferred) in manufacturing operations or industrial engineering is desired, with demonstrated experience leading corporate-level operational excellence, or process transformation. Preference for experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment operating under AS9100 quality assurance requirements utilizing advanced ERP & MES systems.

Demonstrated ability to function collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to complete challenging initiatives

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills and supervisory experience
• Effective speaking and listening skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Ethical conduct with a high regard for confidential and export control information
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Excel, Project and other Microsoft Office applications
• Organized with attention to detail

Annual salary range is $120,000 - $175,000, based on education and experience.

Creare offers a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to a substantial annual staff bonus, competitive 401(k) contributions and plan options, a range of medical plans, and the potential for signing or startup bonuses. Mutual respect, teamwork, and the ability to do the highest-quality work define our environment.

U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents only.

Creare is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran.