Manufacturing Manager

Tuway is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Manager to lead and oversee aspects of the daily plant operations. This role is responsible for overseeing 15 union employees, driving production output, maintaining high-quality standards, overseeing equipment maintenance, and managing shipping and receiving.

The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader who promotes accountability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement while building a strong, productive team and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the manufacturing department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support, each Department establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure production requirements are met.
• Monitor and improve key operational measures, including safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, productivity, and employee morale.
• Evaluate staffing, equipment, materials, and workload requirements; allocate resources to support production goals and changing business needs.
• Provide oversight of production planning, scheduling, and material requirements to support accurate work orders, inventory records, and achievable delivery commitments.
• Ensure timely communication with customer service and other internal departments regarding order status, scheduling changes, delays, and shipments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, in a professional manner, to resolve production issues and support operational goals.
• Hold department leadership and key personnel accountable for production results, follow-through, adherence to established procedures, and employee development.
• Oversee compliance with applicable safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies; promote safe equipment use and consistent manufacturing practices.
• Lead efforts to reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and unnecessary costs while improving throughput, process reliability, and product quality.
• Evaluate production methods, equipment performance, and workflow; recommend and implement changes that improve capacity, efficiency, and working conditions.
• Coordinate training, onboarding, cross-training, and development plans to strengthen technical capabilities and support leadership succession.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a management role.
• Must be familiar with union contracts and implementation of them.
• Experience with production planning, capacity management, material requirements planning, and MRP systems.
• Proven ability to analyze production data, key performance indicators, and quality results to make sound operational decisions; knowledge of statistical process control preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of equipment, including safe operating, startup, and shutdown procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop hourly production workers, address performance concerns, communicate expectations, and foster accountability.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Manufacturing Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person