Manufacturing Manager

Socket.dev; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 4% company match

Life insurance (employer-paid)

Disability coverage (short- and long-)

Job summary

IMS Gear is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead Metals Production Operations in a high-volume automotive setting. You will oversee production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple shifts and a large team.

You will drive performance on safety, quality, delivery, and cost while meeting customer expectations and production targets, collaborating with engineering, quality, logistics, and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership in high-volume environments.
• Experience managing 40+ direct reports across multiple shifts.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Proven ability to drive operational improvements and meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production operations across multiple shifts.
• Direct and develop a team of 40+ employees across various roles.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Monitor and improve key metrics (OEE, scrap, defects, inventory, efficiency).
• Lead daily production meetings and shop floor management.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safety Compliance

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Multi-shift leadership

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in related field OR equivalent manufacturing leadership experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Manufacturing Manager - Metals

Ready to make things move? At IMS Gear, we don’t just manufacture components—we power motion across the globe.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead our Metals Production Operations within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple shifts.

If you're a results-driven manager with a passion for operational excellence and employee development, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As our Manufacturing Manager, you will provide leadership and direction for a large production team while ensuring customer expectations, production targets, and quality standards are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production operations across multiple shifts
• Direct and develop a team of 40+ employees, including:

• Manufacturing Team Leaders
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Operators
• Set-Up Technicians
• Tool Shop Personnel
• Assembly Teams
• Maintenance Technicians
• Quality Personnel

• Drive performance in:

• Safety
• Quality
• Delivery
• Cost
• Productivity

• Monitor and improve key manufacturing metrics including:

• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Scrap Reduction
• Defect Costs
• Inventory Levels
• Production Efficiency

• Lead daily production meetings and shop floor management activities
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Maintenance teams to optimize production flow
• Participate in internal, customer, and certification audits
• Support capacity planning, workforce planning, and production scheduling

• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, safety, and teamwork

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field OR equivalent manufacturing leadership experience
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Experience managing 40+ direct reports across multiple shifts
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
• Proven ability to drive operational improvements and meet production goals
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication skills with employees, leadership, and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Flexible schedule with the ability to support off-shift operations when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Experience with metals processing, assembly, injection molding, or related manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality standards
• SAP experience
• Experience leading lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

Work Environment

This position operates within a manufacturing facility and requires regular presence on the production floor.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including:

• Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protection
• Slip-Resistant Safety Toe Footwear

Exposure to noise, machinery, and moving equipment is expected.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Push and pull up to 35 lbs. using material handling equipment
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and material handling
• Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and overhead reaching

Why IMS Gear

• Competitive pay and benefits
• 3 weeks of PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties or responsibilities. Responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.

IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.