Senior Manufacturing Manager – High-Mix Precision Ops

South-Bay-Solutions

Mattos (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

South Bay Solutions, a high-precision contract manufacturer, seeks a Manufacturing Manager to oversee daily production in a high-mix environment, aligning output with quality, cost, and delivery targets.

You will lead production supervisors, coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain, translate demand into plans, drive continuous improvement, and develop the shop floor team to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
7–10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in contract manufacturing, aerospace, medical device, or precision machining.
Experience managing high-mix, low-to-medium volume production environments.

Responsibilities

Lead daily production operations across multiple shifts to meet delivery schedules.
Monitor shop floor performance, address bottlenecks, and allocate resources effectively.
Ensure production teams follow standard work, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve throughput issues.
Provide leadership to production supervisors, machinists, and operators and develop their skills.
Translate customer demand and MRP/ERP schedules into daily/weekly production plans.
Drive adherence to plans while maintaining flexibility for high-mix orders.
Monitor KPIs like machine utilization, throughput, and labor efficiency.
Collaborate with Engineering and Programming to reduce setup times and improve process flow.
Support customer audits and new product launches with operations readiness.