Manufacturing Manager
TuwayTuway 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