Senior Manufacturing Manager – Lean Operations & CI

Searchmasters Inc; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchmasters Inc in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a two-shift, 75-employee operation, overseeing fabrication, automated welding, and finishing processes. You will develop leaders, drive continuous improvement, achieve KPIs, safety, on-time delivery, and quality goals, while transforming culture and operational performance.

If you have a minimum of 10 years in manufacturing management and a BS, this is a senior role with room to grow into broader leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership capabilities with ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (BS).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 2 Supervisors and 75 non-union hourly employees across a 2-shift manufacturing operation
• Oversee diverse manufacturing processes including fabrication, automated welding, press brakes, powder coating, and paint operations
• Assess current team performance and operational processes, taking full ownership of the production area
• Identify and implement strategic changes to drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing floor
• Develop and mentor supervisors to grow into Manufacturing Manager-level leaders
• Achieve and exceed established KPIs, metrics, safety standards, on-time delivery, and quality goals
• Drive cultural and operational change to elevate overall manufacturing performance

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team development

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Searchmasters Inc in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a two-shift, 75-employee operation, overseeing fabrication, automated welding, and finishing processes. You will develop leaders, drive continuous improvement, achieve KPIs, safety, on-time delivery, and quality goals, while transforming culture and operational performance.

If you have a minimum of 10 years in manufacturing management and a BS, this is a senior role with room to grow into broader leadership