Manufacturing Project Manager

Sirius Technical Services, Inc.; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius Staffing in Whitsett, NC is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead high-volume operations, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

You will oversee Production Supervisors, Line Leads, and manufacturing teams while driving Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, ensuring schedules and customer commitments are met, and partnering with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing in a high-volume environment.
• 3+ years leading supervisors and large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple production lines.
• Develop staffing and workforce plans based on capacity needs.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement throughput improvements.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Present performance and risks to senior leadership.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem-solving

KPI/performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP

MES

WMS

Job description

Manufacturing Project ManagerSirius Staffing is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for Whitsett, NC. Please contact us for more information.Shift: 2nd shift- Mon- Fri 3:30p- 12aPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead high-volume manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for overall production performance, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, staffing, and employee development.The Manufacturing Manager will oversee Production Supervisors, Line Leads, and manufacturing teams while working closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, NPI, and HR.Key ResponsibilitiesLead daily manufacturing operations across multiple production lines and departments.Manage and develop Production Supervisors, Line Leads, and large manufacturing teams.Ensure production schedules and customer commitments are met.Monitor and improve manufacturing KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and throughput.Develop staffing and workforce plans based on production and capacity needs.Coach and mentor supervisors and frontline leaders.Drive employee accountability, engagement, and performance.Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.Identify production bottlenecks and implement improvements to increase throughput and efficiency.Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for operational issues.Drive cost-reduction and productivity improvement projects.Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve manufacturing and product issues.Support ISO, customer, safety, and regulatory requirements.Coordinate with Supply Chain and Logistics to ensure material availability.Support capacity planning and manufacturing readiness for new product introductions (NPI).Monitor labor utilization, equipment readiness, and production capacity.Support departmental budgeting and cost management.Present production performance, staffing forecasts, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field OR equivalent experience.7+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume production environment.3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors and large production teams.Strong knowledge of:Manufacturing operationsProduction planningWorkforce managementQuality systemsKPI/performance managementContinuous improvementStrong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Preferred ExperienceServer, PC, electronics, or technology manufacturing.Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.SAP, ERP, MES, or WMS systems.Large manufacturing ramp-ups or rapid production growth.NPI/manufacturing launch support.Cross-functional leadership involving Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Logistics.Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.#ind4