Manufacturing Manager

Itape; Marysville, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Itape in Marysville, MI seeks a Manufacturing Manager I to lead daily plant operations within the Plant Overhead department. You will guide supervisors, drive safety, quality and productivity, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes leadership, project management, and collaboration across departments to meet site goals and performance metrics while optimizing resources and technology.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or related technical field.
• 5+ years in a supervisor/manager role; union environment preferred.
• PSM experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based tools.
• Demonstrated manufacturing project management and continuous improvement skills (Lean Six Sigma, IPS).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to manage heavy workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department supervisors, assign workloads, monitor quality, and promote safety.
• Develop and prioritize manufacturing plans to hit service, quality and productivity goals.
• Support IPS performance metrics and progress toward certification goals.
• Foster employee commitment to drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality.
• Set a clear vision for areas assigned aligned with site and corporate goals; optimize use of technology.
• Manage labor and capital to balance budgets and schedule resources for maintenance.
• Collaborate with other departments and external contacts as a key site leader.
• Assist in developing annual performance plans to achieve site goals.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Continuous improvement

Lean Six Sigma

IPS

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Business Administration or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description

Title: Manufacturing Manager I

Department: Plant Overhead

Immediate Supervisor: Operations Manager

Status: Exempt

Position Purpose: Manage the daily operations in plant. Provides leadership and direction to ensure safety, quality and productivity goals are achieved.

Principle Accountabilities

• Serves as principal oversight of on the job duties for Department supervisors including assigning workloads, overseeing quality, and advocating for the safety and health of employees.
• Identifies, develops, and prioritizes manufacturing plans to achieve service, quality and productivity goals including continuous improvement and waste reduction projects.
• Implements and sustains IPS performance metrics and assists in moving plant activities towards assigned certification goals.
• Develops employee commitment and ownership to drive plant continuous improvement projects while adhering to safety and quality system requirements.
• Establishes a clear vision for areas assigned that complements the site and corporate vision while optimizing the use of technology to improve performance, service, and quality.
• Manages the labor and capital resources to optimize the systems and methods which meet the business needs while balancing labor and expense budgets including scheduling of resources to ensure efficient operation and planned maintenance of equipment.
• Key site leadership team member that interacts with other departments in an open and participative manner. Interacts with others in the company and with external contacts.
• Assists in developing and executing annual performance plan to achieve business goals for the site.
• Related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience

• B.S. in Engineering, Business Administration or other (applicable) technical discipline preferred
• 5+ years' experience in a supervisor or manager role required, leading in a union environment highly preferred
• Previous PSM experience is preferred
• Proficient use of computer-based skills including Microsoft Office Suite and web-based technologies.
• Demonstrated manufacturing-based project management and continuous improvement skills, including a fundamental understanding of lean six sigma and IPS.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) which includes active listening.
• Ability to manage heavy workload within busy manufacturing environment and successfully complete projects within assigned deadlines