Manufacturing Manager I: Lead Safety, Quality & Lean Ops

IPG; Everetts (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG is seeking a Manufacturing Manager I to lead daily plant operations in the Plant Overhead area. You will provide direction to ensure safety, quality and productivity goals are achieved, while managing labor and capital resources and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a B.S. in Engineering or related field and 3+ years in a supervisory capacity, with strong communication and project management skills to guide cross-functional teams and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Proven experience as a supervisor or manager in manufacturing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Demonstrated project management and continuous improvement skills, incl. lean six sigma.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal.
• Ability to manage heavy workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations and provide leadership to ensure safety, quality and productivity goals.
• Assign workloads to department supervisors; monitor quality and employee safety.
• Develop and prioritize manufacturing plans to meet service, quality, and productivity targets including continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Implement IPS performance metrics and help achieve site certification goals.
• Lead site teams and coordinate with other departments to optimize performance and safety.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

MS Office

Multitasking

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

IPG is seeking a Manufacturing Manager I to lead daily plant operations in the Plant Overhead area. You will provide direction to ensure safety, quality and productivity goals are achieved, while managing labor and capital resources and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a B.S. in Engineering or related field and 3+ years in a supervisory capacity, with strong communication and project management skills to guide cross-functional teams and meet deadlines.