Manufacturing Manager - Rhode Island

Michael Page US; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page US is seeking a senior operations leader to head extrusion manufacturing of high-precision medical tubing. You will mentor supervisors, set performance objectives, and ensure on-time delivery while upholding safety and quality.

You will partner with engineering, maintenance, quality, planning, and production teams to drive continuous improvement, manage workforce planning, and lead new product launches and capital projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably extrusion.
• Experience leading supervisors, team leaders, and production teams.
• Strong understanding of extrusion manufacturing, equipment and process controls.
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as medical devices is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of LEAN/continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors and production personnel across extrusion operations.
• Set performance objectives, monitor results, and promote accountability.
• Oversee workforce planning, scheduling, and training initiatives.
• Drive safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Monitor KPIs like productivity, utilization, labor efficiency, throughput, and waste reduction.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement improvement actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, planning, and other teams to optimize processes and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Extrusion processes

ERP/MRP systems

SPC

Lean/Continuous improvement

Quality management

Team coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SPC

Quality management systems

Job description

• Lead a critical manufacturing operation producing high-precision medical tubing
• Make a visible impact on business performance and customer satisfaction

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturer serving highly regulated industries where quality, consistency, and precision are essential. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction, the company continues to invest in its people, processes, and technology to maintain industry-leading standards.

The organization promotes a collaborative culture that encourages continuous improvement, professional development, and cross-functional teamwork. Employees are empowered to contribute ideas, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and play an active role in driving business performance and future growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values leadership, accountability, and employee engagement while providing a stable environment where individuals can build long‑term careers and make a meaningful impact.

Job Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and production personnel across extrusion manufacturing operations.
• Establish performance objectives, monitor results, and promote accountability throughout the department.
• Manage workforce planning, scheduling, recruitment support, training, and skills development initiatives.
• Drive a positive culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure manufacturing schedules and customer requirements are achieved.
• Monitor key performance indicators including productivity, equipment utilization, labor efficiency, throughput, and waste reduction.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve manufacturing performance.
• Coordinate resources effectively to maximize output while maintaining product quality standards.
• Lead investigations into production issues and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, quality, planning, and operations teams to optimize processes and equipment performance.
• Support preventative maintenance activities and capital improvement projects.
• Participate in new product launches, process transfers, and manufacturing scale‑up activities.
• Maintain accurate process documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Support non‑conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and material review processes.
• Champion continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and KPI achievement.
• Identify operational risks and opportunities and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure effective communication across shifts and functional departments.
• Maintain compliance with all company, customer, regulatory, and safety requirements.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally involving extrusion processes.
• Previous experience managing supervisors, team leaders, and production teams.
• Strong understanding of extrusion manufacturing, equipment, tooling, materials, and process controls.
• Experience within medical device, medical tubing, wire and cable, catheter manufacturing, or another highly regulated industry is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of single‑lumen, multi‑lumen, co‑extrusion, or other precision extrusion processes is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC), process validation, and quality management systems.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering results under tight deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience supporting Lean manufacturing or operational excellence initiatives.
• Results‑driven leader who can build engagement, motivate teams, and deliver exceptional customer‑focused outcomes.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a key manufacturing department with significant operational responsibility.
• Exposure to technically advanced extrusion processes and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to influence business performance through operational improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborative working environment with strong cross‑functional support.
• Career development opportunities within a growing and innovative manufacturing organization.
• Chance to lead and develop high‑performing teams while shaping department culture and performance.
• Involvement in continuous improvement, equipment optimization, and new product introduction projects.
• Stable and well‑established business operating within quality‑focused industries.
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.