Senior Manufacturing Leader – Lean & LED Signage

Firebolt Group Inc.; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Firebolt Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager/Director to lead daily production operations for a $40M LED signage plant in Michigan. You will optimize throughput, ensure safety, quality, and lean execution across the floor while translating revenue targets into efficient shop-floor results.

The role supervises roughly 100 personnel through department managers, focusing on continuous improvement and adherence to SOPs, 5S, and lean practices across all shifts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing/production environments.
• 5+ years in shop-floor operational leadership.
• Proven track record in mid-to-high volume custom manufacturing (LED, electronics, signage, or light assembly preferred).
• Experience managing facilities with $30M-$50M+ revenue and 75-100+ headcount.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily plant throughput to hit output, delivery, and quality KPIs across all shifts.
• Oversee master scheduling and workload balancing across departments.
• Work directly on the production floor to identify bottlenecks and streamline workflows.
• Monitor scrap rates, equipment uptime, and labor efficiency to reduce costs.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Shop-floor Leadership

Throughput Optimization

Cost Reduction

Problem-Solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory/Warehouse software

Project management tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

Firebolt Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager/Director to lead daily production operations for a $40M LED signage plant in Michigan. You will optimize throughput, ensure safety, quality, and lean execution across the floor while translating revenue targets into efficient shop-floor results.

The role supervises roughly 100 personnel through department managers, focusing on continuous improvement and adherence to SOPs, 5S, and lean practices across all shifts.