Manufacturing Manager

Ajulia Executive Search; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

Ajulia Executive Search is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to oversee daily production operations in Sonoma, CA, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

The hands‑on leader will balance labor, equipment, and materials while driving Lean and Six Sigma improvements to boost efficiency and sustain continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing metrics, dashboards, and daily management systems.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operational Performance – Own and drive KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Production Oversight – Manage day‑to‑day operations, ensuring production schedules and customer requirements are met.
• Team Leadership – Supervise production staff, promote accountability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement – Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Equipment & Reliability – Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to maximize equipment uptime.
• Change Management – Lead teams through operational changes and sustain improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operational metrics

Lean & Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related field
• 5+ years of industrial manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven track record of driving manufacturing KPIs and improving production performance.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to oversee daily production operations and ensure consistent achievement of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can balance labor, equipment, and materials while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Operational Performance – Own and drive KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Production Oversight – Manage day‑to‑day operations, ensuring production schedules and customer requirements are met.
• Team Leadership – Supervise production staff, promote accountability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement – Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Equipment & Reliability – Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to maximize equipment uptime.
• Change Management – Lead teams through operational changes and sustain improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing metrics, dashboards, and daily management systems.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Competitive salary range (depending on experience).
• Benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and bonus program.