Manufacturing Manager

Belcan Corporation; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Meriden, CT seeks a Manufacturing Manager to oversee daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost targets across aerospace and defense programs. You will lead production, continuous improvement, and cross-functional coordination to optimize performance while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role reports to senior management, supervises Supervisors and the Facility Manager, and requires strong leadership, budgeting and KPI oversight

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in aerospace/defense.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, planning and supply chain ops.
• Experience with AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Proven leadership of supervisors and production teams.
• ERP/MRP proficiency and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities.
• Drive on-time delivery while maintaining aerospace quality standards.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, throughput, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO, ITAR, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing and Planning to resolve production constraints.
• Monitor KPIs including OTD, labor efficiency and capacity utilization.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

ERP/MRP proficiency

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Lean/Six Sigma tools

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Manager

Location: Meriden, CT

Pay Rate: $125,000-$145,000 (DoE)

Zip Code: 06451

Job Type: Full Time

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Position Summary

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved in support of aerospace and defense production programs.

This role leads production, continuous improvement, and cross-functional coordination to optimize operational performance while maintaining compliance with customer, regulatory, and quality requirements.

Manufacturing Supervisors and Facility Manager will report into this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities.
• Drive on-time delivery performance while maintaining strict aerospace/defense quality standards
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, throughput, and cost performance
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO, ITAR, OSHA, and all applicable regulatory requirements
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, and Planning to resolve production constraints.
• Monitor and report KPIs including OTD, labor efficiency and capacity utilization
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and sustainment activities.
• Develop, mentor, and manage supervisors, team leads, and production personnel
• Manage departmental budgets and operational spending
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and supply chain operations
• Experience with AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems
• Proven leadership experience managing supervisors and production teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor's degree in engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma certification
• Familiarity with ITAR/DPAS defense contract compliance requirements
• Experience with CNC machining, assembly, fabrication, or precision manufacturing

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.