Manufacturing Manager (1146335)

The Judge Group; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead fabrication and electromechanical assembly operations in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment in Gibsonia, PA. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity and continuous improvement while partnering with engineering to move products from prototype to production.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership in metal fabrication and assembly, a proven record of building teams, and delivering results in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong background in metal fabrication and assembly operations.
• Experience supporting products from prototype to full production.
• Proven success leading teams and driving operational improvements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and manufacturing KPIs.
• Experience in a contract manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fabrication and assembly operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Manage production schedules, staffing, and resources to support customer commitments.
• Partner with engineering on new product introductions, process development, and manufacturing improvements.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Monitor and report key performance metrics, including throughput, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Develop, coach, and lead production supervisors and team members.
• Collaborate with quality, supply chain, and customer-facing teams to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Contract manufacturing experience

Metal fabrication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

Location: Gibsonia, PA

Salary: $100,000.00 USD Annually - $115,000.00 USD Annually

Manufacturing Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead fabrication and electromechanical assembly operations in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with engineering to move products from prototype through production.

The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing leadership with hands‑on experience in metal fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing engineering. Experience in machining is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily fabrication and assembly operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Manage production schedules, staffing, and resources to support customer commitments.
• Partner with engineering on new product introductions, process development, and manufacturing improvements.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Monitor and report key performance metrics, including throughput, quality, and on‑time delivery.
• Develop, coach, and lead production supervisors and team members.
• Collaborate with quality, supply chain, and customer-facing teams to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong background in metal fabrication and assembly operations.
• Experience supporting products from prototype to full production.
• Proven success leading teams and driving operational improvements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and manufacturing KPIs.
• Experience in a contract manufacturing environment is preferred.

Ideal Candidate

A hands‑on manufacturing leader with fabrication, assembly, and engineering experience who excels at building teams, improving processes, and delivering results in a high‑mix manufacturing environment.