Manufacturing Program Lead - Composites & Scheduling

Merritt Precision, LLC; Sweetwater (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Merritt Precision, LLC in Sweetwater, TN, seeks a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead production operations, ensuring safe and efficient processes. The role requires strong operational leadership and technical expertise in manufacturing and composites.

The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, manage production schedules, and drive quality initiatives while supporting the company’s growth objectives. Ideal applicants will have 5+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience managing production schedules and manufacturing teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to ensure safety and quality objectives are achieved.
• Own and maintain the master production schedule.
• Champion a culture of quality and lead improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Production scheduling

Process improvement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Merritt Precision, LLC in Sweetwater, TN, seeks a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead production operations, ensuring safe and efficient processes. The role requires strong operational leadership and technical expertise in manufacturing and composites.

The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, manage production schedules, and drive quality initiatives while supporting the company’s growth objectives. Ideal applicants will have 5+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.