Manufacturing Manager

Phillips and Temro Board; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with match

PTO & holidays

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Phillips and Temro Industries in Eden Prairie, MN seeks a Manufacturing Manager to lead daily production across multiple shifts, drive safety and quality, and optimize operations in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

You will own the manufacturing budget, implement Lean and 5S, coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, and suppliers, and mentor supervisors to deliver on-time customer delivery while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 5+ years managing supervisors and multi-shift teams.
• Automotive manufacturing experience required; high-mix, low-volume experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success implementing Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and ERP/MRP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production across multiple shifts to meet customer delivery requirements safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Optimize scheduling, changeovers, and resource allocation in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Foster a zero-incident safety culture and ensure OSHA, environmental, and customer requirements compliance.
• Partner with Quality to maintain IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 compliance and reduce scrap, rework, and complaints.
• Drive 5S, standard work, SMED, and kaizen to improve OEE, throughput, and productivity.
• Coach and develop supervisors and team leaders, set performance expectations, and build engagement and retention.
• Own the manufacturing budget, including labor, overtime, and consumables, and deliver cost-reduction targets.
• Support customer visits, audits, and issue resolution with a strong sense of urgency.
• Align daily with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Customer Service to resolve bottlenecks and support new product introductions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Strategic planning

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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Manufacturing Manager

Locations

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Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $125,000 USD to $150,000 USD
  At PTI, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The salary offered will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to [e-mail].
• Manufacturing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MANUF001615

Description

Key Accountabilities

• Operational Leadership: Lead daily production across multiple shifts to meet customer delivery requirements safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Production Planning: Optimize scheduling, changeovers, and resource allocation to balance customer responsiveness with efficiency in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance: Foster a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and customer requirements.
• Quality Performance: Partner with Quality to maintain IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 compliance and to reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Drive 5S, standard work, SMED, and kaizen to improve OEE, throughput, and productivity.
• People Leadership: Coach and develop supervisors and team leaders, set clear performance expectations, and build engagement and retention.
• Financial Management: Own the manufacturing budget, including labor, overtime, and consumables, and deliver cost-reduction targets.
• Customer Focus: Support customer visits, audits, and issue resolution while maintaining a strong sense of urgency on customer expectations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align daily with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Customer Service to resolve bottlenecks and support new product introductions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 5+ years managing supervisors and multi-shift teams.
• Automotive manufacturing experience required; high-mix, low-volume experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success implementing Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and ERP/MRP systems preferred.

Base Pay Range: $125,000 - $150,000

Compensation Disclosure:

At Phillips and Temro Industries, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is listed above. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. The final salary offer will be based on these criteria and may differ based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and other job-related reasons. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to [e-mail]

Benefits Available to Full-Time Employees:

• Health insurance, dental, and vision (cost-share)
• HSA/FSA
• STD and LTD (company provided)
• Basic Life and AD&D (company provided)
• Voluntary Supplemental Life
• EAP (company provided)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 401K plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Manufacturing Technology or related field.

Experience

Required

8 years: Progressive manufacturing leadership experience

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