Manufacturing Manager: Lean, Automation & Safety

Point Eight Power; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A reputable power solutions company in Belle Chasse, LA seeks an experienced Manufacturing Manager. The role involves overseeing manufacturing operations, managing direct labor expenses, leading a team, and implementing automation and safety standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy fabrication and a proven track record of achieving labor-hour reductions. This position offers full-time employment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive leadership in heavy fabrication.
• Demonstrated success achieving 20% labor-hour reduction in operations.
• Hands-on experience with automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee $18M in annual direct labor spend.
• Lead, coach, and develop a 27-person team.
• Build and execute production schedules and capacity plans.
• Identify and implement automation projects.
• Champion safety and enforce HSE standards.

Skills

Progressive leadership in heavy fabrication

Achieving labor-hour reductions

Hands-on experience with automation technologies

Leading safety performance improvements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience in heavy fabrication

Tools

Production scheduling tools (PlanetTogether, Siemens Opcenter)

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Job description

A reputable power solutions company in Belle Chasse, LA seeks an experienced Manufacturing Manager. The role involves overseeing manufacturing operations, managing direct labor expenses, leading a team, and implementing automation and safety standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy fabrication and a proven track record of achieving labor-hour reductions. This position offers full-time employment with competitive compensation and benefits.