Manufacturing Manager

Clark Pacific Corporation; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Employer-paid life insurance

Job summary

Clark Pacific Corporation in Coolidge, Arizona, is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to enhance capabilities and oversee projects. You'll lead continuous improvement initiatives and mentor operational leadership for a collaborative work environment.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years in manufacturing and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Join us to promote operational effectiveness in a leading role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing industry with escalating responsibility.
• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent), preferably with specialization in business or engineering; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enhance manufacturing capabilities and deliver on-time projects.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing data for informed decision-making.
• Develop and mentor staff to maintain a motivated team.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Ability to read plans and blueprints

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

The Manufacturing Manager is an integral member of Clark Pacific’s operations leadership team. They are instrumental in executing continuous improvement initiatives with minimal oversight. The Manufacturing Manager will enhance manufacturing capabilities throughout the department and safely deliver on-time and on-budget projects with exceptional quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.
• Exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with staff, projects and proprietary information.
• Engage in a broad spectrum of projects with impact throughout the manufacturing process to identify, address, improve, and sustain operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop a culture of creativity and accountability in project teams, solve problems in new ways while keeping organizational commitments; establish appropriate cadence for reviews to maintain progress, resolve issues, all while maintaining an agile and adaptive working style promoting initiative, accountability, and quick iteration learning and revision.
• Analyze internal MFG data and trends to inform decision making and action plans.
• Secure buy‑in from key internal stakeholders through effective and efficient communications and relationships.
• Utilize agile teams with cross‑functional resources; form teams and project groups to address opportunity areas.
• Identify succession planning and developmental opportunities for emerging operational leadership; activate professional development and stretch assignments to foster a learning culture that readies talent for a growing business.
• Implement enhancements to capital equipment that further the Company’s position as a leader in prefabricated building products, present business cases, where appropriate, for automation and new equipment investments.
• Challenge and voice relevant concerns in a constructive manner; coach and teach others on the team to engage constructively in meetings and encourage vibrant discourse.
• Develop and mentor staff through onboarding, open communication, learning, and development opportunities; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies; foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Interfaces – Internal

• Finance
• Human Resources

Key Metrics and Deliverables

• Financial: Operations Margin; Budget performance
• Behavioral: Safety performance
• Delivery: Delivery to schedule

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as effective listening and engagement with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to build strong relationships and engage and motivate teams representing diverse backgrounds and viewpoints; exceptionally collaborative.
• Always lead with a spirit of collaboration.
• Excellent organization skills to drive topics with multiple stakeholders/interests.
• Problem‑solving skills that aim to remedy and prevent reoccurrence.
• Comfortable escalating issues while maintaining positive relationships with team members and other organizations.
• Passionate about Clark Pacific’s vision and mission; able to promote, demonstrate, and communicate the mission, values and core competencies of Clark Pacific to others.
• Ability to read plans and blueprints.
• Able to exercise appropriate discretion when handling confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Display willingness and interest in stepping up into a greater leadership role if the situation requires or the opportunity presents itself.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Core Values

• Determination: Meet challenges head on
• Innovation: Always look for better
• Well‑Being: Seek the success, health, and happiness of all

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Kaiser and VSP options
• Medical FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Voluntary ancillary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance
• 401(k) matching: 100% of the first 3 %, then 50% of the next 2 %

Benefits are subject to a waiting period.

Education

Bachelor’s or better in Business Administration or related field.

Experience

Undergraduate degree (or equivalent), preferably with a specialization in business or engineering; MBA or other relevant master’s degree preferred. 10+ years’ experience in a manufacturing industry with demonstrable escalating scope of responsibility.

Clark Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.