Manufacturing Plant Manager - Outdoor Industry

Far Bank Enterprises; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manufacturing Plant Manager where you will lead a dedicated team in a world-class production facility. This role is pivotal in driving innovation and operational efficiency in the outdoor industry. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement lean manufacturing principles and ensure the highest standards of quality and productivity. If you are passionate about craftsmanship and continuous improvement, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact while pursuing your passion for the outdoors.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Relocation assistance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience with lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations for efficiency and quality.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize workflows.
• Lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of accountability.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Data Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

D365 ERP

Excel

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TManufacturing Plant Manager – Outdoor Industry | Sage Rods

Location: Bainbridge Island, WA

Lead Innovation. Inspire Craftsmanship. Shape the Future of Fly Fishing.

At Far Bank Enterprises, we live and breathe fly fishing. As the home of legendary brands like Sage, Redington, and RIO, we’re more than just a manufacturer — we’re craftsmen, storytellers, and stewards of the outdoors. We are driven by a passion for precision, performance, and the pursuit of perfection.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced strategic and hands-on Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead our Sage Rod Manufacturing team on Bainbridge Island. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a world-class production facility and drive innovation in a company that values craftsmanship, community, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with the Research & Development (Product) team and Manufacturing Engineering team to identify and implement the most effective, efficient, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing methods.

The ideal candidate will need a strong background in lean manufacturing and possess exceptional people skills. This role is critical in driving operational efficiency, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and productivity. We are a people-first organization and recognize the greatness in our products stems from our people. This role reports directly to the site Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Utilize data and KPIs to monitor performance, identify resource constraints and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze and streamline workflows to reduce variability and optimize efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, cost, and productivity targets.
• Implement and maintain lean manufacturing principles and visual systems to optimize workflow, reduce waste, and improve overall production efficiency.
• Maintain and enhance structured training programs to ensure employee skill development, adherence to SOPs, and effective cross-training.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and leads, fostering a performance culture.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Incorporate intentional leadership practices that reflect our commitment to fostering high levels of employee satisfaction where our employees are supported in their development, and their opportunity to pursue their passions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Human Resources to ensure seamless operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development to validate that new products are designed for manufacturing scale, while leading systematic improvements in production efficiency through technology, equipment, and reporting.
• Ensure effective ERP (D365) utilization for production planning, reporting, and material flow optimization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with lean manufacturing methodologies, continuous improvement initiatives or the Toyota Manufacturing system
• Proven leadership ability to motivate, mentor, and develop high-performing teams and drive process improvements and establish structured workflows. Experience leading organizational change while maintaining team engagement.
• Hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with a data-driven approach.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in D365 ERP system (or similar), Excel as well as other manufacturing software and tools.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company that values people as much as performance
• Make an impact in a small-team environment with big-brand reach
• Pursue your career passion by our supporting you in your current role, while you have access to training that develops your skills for the future.
• Have opportunityto develop yourpassionfor fly fishing and beyond in a supportive work environment that can provideaccessto those things that are important to you.
• Take the opportunityto build on thepassionwe have for our work, gainaccessthrough meaningful connections within the communities we serve, including our customers, and within our industry.

Compensation – Full Package;

• Annualized base salary range: $100,000 - $140,000 along with a generous benefits package which may include relocation assistance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Sporting Goods Manufacturing

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