Manufacturing Manager
Job Description
Manufacturing Manager - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 150k/year - Willow Grove, PA
- Our client, a leading manufacturer and supplier in the industry, is experiencing exciting growth and is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to drive operational excellence on their team.
- The Manufacturing Manager will lead all production operations for a growing electrical components manufacturer, serving as a hands-on player-coach who builds daily production schedules, supports the team on the production floor, and manages key customer interactions as a critical member of the company’s leadership team.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and direct all day-to-day operations on the manufacturing floor, ensuring production runs efficiently and meets quality and delivery expectations
- Lead and support a production team of approximately 20+ employees, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
- Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules, adjusting priorities as needed based on order demand, equipment availability, and material supply
- Monitor workflow across the facility and address production slowdowns, capacity issues, or scheduling conflicts before they impact delivery timelines
- Lead daily production meetings and provide clear direction to the operations team to maintain alignment on priorities and output goals
- Balance urgent orders with existing commitments, making real-time decisions that consider production capacity and customer needs
- Serve as a key contact for customers regarding production timelines, technical questions, order updates, and issue resolution
- Communicate proactively with customers if schedules change, delays occur, or technical challenges arise
- Participate in technical discussions with customers to support order feasibility, specifications, and production planning
- Coordinate closely with suppliers and vendors to maintain consistent availability of raw materials and prevent production interruptions
- Make staffing, scheduling, and overtime decisions based on production needs and workload fluctuations
- Promote a culture focused on accountability, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement throughout the production team
- Oversee quality control processes and ensure products meet both internal standards and customer specifications
- Maintain accurate operational documentation and support any required compliance or certification processes
- Work closely with company leadership to review production performance, operational challenges, and opportunities for improvement
- Recommend process improvements, equipment investments, or operational changes that increase efficiency and strengthen overall production capability
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of manufacturing operations experience, including at least 3 years leading a production team
- Experience managing custom or make-to-order manufacturing environments
- Strong production scheduling and ERP system experience
- Proven ability to lead and develop production teams of 15–25 employees
- Experience working directly with customers on production timelines, technical questions, and issue resolution
- Ability to manage shifting production priorities, supply challenges, and urgent orders
- Experience in electrical components or electronics manufacturing preferred
Compensation:
- Base salary in the 100k - 150k/year range, plus bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Company 401k program
- Paid time off and company holidays