Manufacturing Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026. IPG scores B on the Alion truth index.
Position Description
Title: Manufacturing Manager
Department: Plant Overhead
Immediate Supervisor: Operations Manager
Status: Exempt
Position Purpose: Manage the daily operations in plant. Provides leadership and direction to ensure safety, quality and productivity goals are achieved.
Principle Accountabilities
Serves as principal oversight of on the job duties for Department supervisors including assigning workloads, overseeing quality, and advocating for the safety and health of employees.
Identifies, develops, and prioritizes manufacturing plans to achieve service, quality and productivity goals including continuous improvement and waste reduction projects.
Implements and sustains IPS performance metrics and assists in moving plant activities towards assigned certification goals.
Develops employee commitment and ownership to drive plant continuous improvement projects while adhering to safety and quality system requirements.
Establishes a clear vision for areas assigned that complements the site and corporate vision while optimizing the use of technology to improve performance, service, and quality.
Manages the labor and capital resources to optimize the systems and methods which meet the business needs while balancing labor and expense budgets including scheduling of resources to ensure efficient operation and planned maintenance of equipment.
Key site leadership team member that interacts with other departments in an open and participative manner. Interacts with others in the company and with external contacts.
Assists in developing and executing annual performance plan to achieve business goals for the site.
Related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Essential Skills and Experience
B.S. in Engineering, Business Administration or other (applicable) technical discipline preferred
3+ years' experience in a supervisor or manager role required.
Proficient use of computer based skills including Microsoft Office Suite and web based technologies.
Demonstrated manufacturing based project management and continuous improvement skills, including a fundamental understanding of lean six sigma and IPS.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) which includes active listening.
Ability to manage heavy workload within busy manufacturing environment and successfully complete projects within assigned deadlines