Manufacturing Manager

ClinLab Solutions Group; Glen Rock (York County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ClinLab Solutions Group seeks a senior operations leader to oversee daily chemical manufacturing, focusing on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will guide workforce development, apply best practices, and support product development and process optimization.

Responsibilities include managing safety compliance, training, KPI monitoring, and driving cost and delivery improvements while collaborating with engineering and customers to implement new technologies and transitions to

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing management experience in chemical operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily chemical manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.
• Train and orient staff, maintain a safe environment and associate well-being.
• Set operational priorities to meet business objectives and customer commitments.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in process and product quality.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, safety, and delivery.
• Support product development and smooth transitions to commercial production.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and processes with engineering and customers.
• Manage workforce planning, performance, and training aligned with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Training & development

Statistical methods

Manufacturing software

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing software systems

Job description

Summary:

Lead and oversee daily operations in chemical manufacturing, focusing on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Manage workforce development, implement best practices, and support product development and process optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily chemical manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and optimizing productivity, quality, and delivery performance.


• Ensure all team members are properly trained and oriented, maintaining a safe and effective work environment with a focus on associate well-being and environmental practices.


• Set operational priorities to meet business objectives and customer commitments, supporting departmental goals and driving continuous improvement initiatives.


• Monitor key performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and implement actions to enhance process and product quality.


• Drive cost, safety, and delivery improvements through targeted continuous improvement activities.


• Support product development and facilitate smooth transitions to commercial production, contributing to sales growth.


• Identify and assess new technologies and process improvements, collaborating with engineering and customers to evaluate, install, and validate equipment.


• Manage workforce planning, performance expectations, career development, and training, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and professional culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or a related field.


• Minimum of 3-5 years of manufacturing experience in a management or supervisory role, preferably in chemical operations, mixing, finishing technologies, or web processing.


• Strong leadership, influencing, interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.


• Proven problem-solving abilities to address equipment, scheduling, quality, safety, and personnel issues.


• Proficiency with manufacturing computer systems and standard desktop software applications.


• Experience and training in statistical methodology for problem solving and process control optimization.


• Operational practice and systems experience with relevant certifications (e.g., APICS, LEAN, Six Sigma).


• Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned and travel periodically to customers or suppliers as needed.