Manufacturing Manager

IMS Gear; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

3 weeks PTO

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Training & career development

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

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

You will direct a large production team, drive key metrics like OEE, scrap reduction, and on-time delivery while collaborating with engineering, quality, logistics and maintenance.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production operations across multiple shifts
• Direct and develop a team of 40+ employees, including: Manufacturing Team Leaders, Manufacturing Engineers, Operators, 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, Scrap Reduction, 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

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Employee development

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

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Manufacturing Manager

Full-time Regular 4484- Plastics Mfg Gainesville, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1605

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
• 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
• 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

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.

Ready to Lead the Future of Manufacturing?

If you're a proven manufacturing leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and driving operational excellence, bring your expertise to a growing automotive manufacturing operation.