Manufacturing Manager

End-to-End Manufacturing Ownership

• Own daily manufacturing performance and across throughput, build quality, and on-time delivery

• Ensure alignment between production schedules, labor capacity, materials, and equipment readiness

• Serve as the single point of accountability for manufacturing output

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop:

  • Engineering Technicians (assembly, testing, troubleshooting)

  • Production Coordinator (production planning and scheduling)

  • Procurement Specialist (materials sourcing and inventory management)

• Establish clear accountability, roles, and performance expectations

• Build a high-ownership, execution-focused culture

Production Planning & Execution

• Partner with the Production Coordinator to create and execute realistic production schedules

• Translate demand forecasts into actionable build plans

• Identify and resolve constraints across labor, materials, and tooling

Technical Operations & Build Reliability

• Oversee system assembly, testing, and validation processes

• Ensure consistent build quality and repeatability across units

• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of production or field issues

• Partner with engineering to implement design for manufacturability (DFM) improvements

Procurement & Inventory Management

• Oversee procurement to ensure timely availability of components and materials

• Optimize inventory levels and reduce excess or shortages

• Build scalable systems for purchasing, vendor management, and forecasting

Process Development & Scale

• Design and implement SOPs for assembly, testing, and production workflows

• Improve manufacturing efficiency, cycle time, and cost per unit

• Build systems that scale with increasing production volume

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing, hardware production, or operations leadership

• Experience managing cross-functional teams across production, technical operations, and/or supply chain

• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory, and procurement workflows

• Experience in hardware assembly, robotics, or electromechanical systems preferred

• Proven ability to improve throughput, quality, and operational efficiency

• Hands-on leader comfortable working on the production floor

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production tracking tools

Nice to Have

• Startup or high-growth manufacturing experience

• Background in robotics, automation, or complex hardware systems

• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or DFM principles

What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)

• Production is predictable and consistently meets schedule commitments

• Clear ownership across technicians, planning, and procurement

• Improved build quality and reduced rework or defects

• Stabilized supply chain with minimal part shortages

• SOPs and production systems in place to support scaling volume