Manufacturing Manager at Ajulia Executive Search – New Braunfels, Texas

• Location: New Braunfels, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #26037

Are you ready for a new leadership opportunity in the manufacturing industry? This opportunity as a Manufacturing Manager offers a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package. If you have strong leadership experience in manufacturing operations and enjoy driving continuous improvement and operational excellence, this Manufacturing Manager role could be the right fit for you.

Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. This role leads manufacturing teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, collaborates with cross-functional departments, and ensures production goals and quality standards are consistently achieved.

As a Manufacturing Manager, You Will:

• Organize and direct manufacturing operations to meet production schedules and quality standards
• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing supervisors and staff to build a high-performing team
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators such as cycle time, build completion, defects, downtime, and repair metrics
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and operational standards
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and finance teams to resolve manufacturing issues
• Represent manufacturing in design review meetings and leadership discussions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve production efficiency and reduce costs
• Utilize quality systems such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve processes
• Assist with development and management of manufacturing budgets and cost control initiatives
• Oversee equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment life
• Maintain a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence
• Prepare and present manufacturing performance reports to leadership

Skills/Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership or management roles
• Strong background in manufacturing operations, quality systems, and production planning
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement initiatives
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to make data-driven operational decisions
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional departments
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems
• Experience with ISO or other industrial quality management systems preferred
• DFM (Design for Manufacturability) experience preferred
• Knowledge of robotics or automated manufacturing technology preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field preferred
• Masters degree a plus

Benefits:

• 401(K) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Salary: $125K-$140K

Ask for: Hersha Dwyer

Job Id: 26037

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey-based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches across multiple sectors including Manufacturing, Construction, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We work with a nationwide client base and provide services in direct hire and temporary placements.

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