Manufacturing Leader: Lean, Safety & Growth

Husky Injection Molding Systems; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafeteria

Onsite gym

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Husky Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Manager at its Milton, Vermont facility. You will lead a high‑performing manufacturing team, drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes coaching, leadership development, and delivering operational results across the value stream in a 24/7 production environment. A competitive benefits package supports growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively lead in a fast-paced, results-driven manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, including Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• 7+ years of leadership experience.
• Flexibility to support multiple shifts and provide overlap as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of technicians, coordinators, and team leaders, creating a positive and engaging work environment that supports employee growth, retention, and performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement through regular coaching, feedback, recognition, and development opportunities.
• Build organizational capability by developing talent, identifying future leaders, supporting succession planning, and addressing performance concerns in a timely and effective manner.
• Establish clear goals and expectations that align with Husky's safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, holding team members accountable for results.
• Coach team members in problem solving, root cause analysis, and decision making to develop ownership and strengthen operational excellence throughout the organization.
• Communicate short-term priorities and long-term strategies effectively, ensuring employees understand business objectives and their role in achieving them.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives and create opportunities for team members to contribute ideas, solve problems, and drive improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, TIPS, and other improvement methodologies to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cycle time.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that support both short-term business needs and long-term organizational objectives.
• Ensure effective execution of quarterly and annual safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals across the department.
• Manage production support activities required to sustain a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Meet customer delivery commitments by ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and established operating procedures.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective actions that improve performance and customer satisfaction.

Job description

Husky Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Manager at its Milton, Vermont facility. You will lead a high‑performing manufacturing team, drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes coaching, leadership development, and delivering operational results across the value stream in a 24/7 production environment. A competitive benefits package supports growth and advancement.