Manufacturing Manager - Electrical Equipment

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead the launch and growth of our Electrical Equipment Solutions manufacturing, including UL891 switchboards and electrical assemblies. This hands-on leader will establish the team, facilities, production flow, and operating discipline to build a configured-to-order operation.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing/engineering, prior people leadership, and proven ability to create scalable processes, layouts, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years manufacturing/engineering/operations experience.
• Previous people leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience developing or improving manufacturing processes, layouts, workflows, tooling, or production systems.
• Experience supporting new-product introduction, production-line launches, or the launch of a new manufacturing operation.
• Ability to work hands-on, make practical decisions with incomplete information, and build structure in a fast-moving environment.
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, operations, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations from prototype builds through repeatable production.
• Establish a configured-to-order manufacturing model that can scale as the business grows.
• Recruit, lead, coach, and develop manufacturing employees; set clear expectations and accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Lead development of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, production workflows, and visual work instructions.
• Oversee facility planning, production layouts, material flow, packaging, and transportation methods.
• Lead tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and manufacturing infrastructure selection/implementation.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve manufacturability and convert designs into repeatable build processes.
• Own prototype execution, production readiness, and transition of field-assembled products into factory-built solutions.
• Establish quality checkpoints, production controls, labor planning, and continuous improvement practices.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations to resolve issues and support product launches.

Skills

People leadership

Process development

NPI experience

Hands-on leadership

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering

Job description

Title: Manufacturing Manager

Company: Global Power Components –

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Position Summary

Lead the launch and growth of manufacturing operations for GPC's Electrical Equipment Solutions business, including UL891 switchboards and electrical assemblies. This is the hands‑on manufacturing leader responsible for establishing the team, processes, facility, production flow, and operating discipline needed to build and scale a configured‑to‑order operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations from prototype builds through repeatable production.
• Establish a configured‑to‑order manufacturing model that can scale as the business grows.
• Recruit, lead, coach, and develop manufacturing employees; set clear expectations and create accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Lead the development of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, production workflows, and visual work instructions.
• Lead facility planning and oversee the development of production layouts, material flow, logistics, packaging, and transportation methods.
• Lead the selection and implementation of tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and manufacturing infrastructure.
• Partner with engineering to improve manufacturability and convert designs into efficient, repeatable build processes.
• Own prototype execution, production readiness, and the transition of field-assembled products into factory‑built solutions.
• Lead the establishment of quality checkpoints, production controls, labor planning, and continuous improvement practices.
• Partner closely with engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations to resolve issues and support product launches.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations experience.
• Previous people‑leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including coaching, performance expectations, and team development.
• Experience developing or improving manufacturing processes, layouts, workflows, tooling, work instructions, or production systems.
• Experience supporting new-product introduction, production-line launches, or the launch of a new manufacturing operation.
• Ability to work hands‑on, make practical decisions with incomplete information, and build structure in a fast‑moving environment.
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, operations, or a related field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing supervisor with previous manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering experience and a demonstrated desire to grow into a broader manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience establishing or scaling a configured‑to‑order manufacturing business or product line.
• Experience with electrical assemblies, or power distribution equipment.
• Experience transitioning field-installed work into factory‑built assemblies.
• Experience with packaging, logistics, and transportation of large electrical equipment.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.

Success Profile

Technical and Operational

• Manufacturing process development and daily execution
• Configured‑to‑order production
• Facility, workflow, and material‑flow design
• Industrialization and assembly optimization
• Tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and production controls
• Product launches and continuous improvement

Leadership and Personal Attributes

• People leader who develops employees and builds a strong team
• Ownership mentality and bias for action
• Hands‑on, visible leader on the manufacturing floor
• Strong communicator who creates clarity and accountability
• Builder mindset; comfortable creating processes from the ground up
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Resourceful problem solver who balances speed with safety and quality

What Success Looks Like

• Launch a safe, disciplined manufacturing operation for Electrical Equipment Solutions.
• Build and develop the initial manufacturing team.
• Establish repeatable configured‑to‑order processes, workflows, tooling, and quality controls.
• Move prototypes into reliable production while improving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Create a scalable manufacturing foundation that supports future growth.

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­m­ative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.