Smart, Innovative, and Hard-working? Perfect – you could be what we are looking for!

Innotec is an industry leader in LED Lighting, tube forming, and counterweight solutions, headquartered in West Michigan. Dedicated to designing efficient, high-performing, and sustainable solutions, we drive excellence with integrity, humility, and trust.

We are currently seeking a proactive Manufacturing Manager with a passion for manufacturing and innovation. This role requires expertise in leading technical teams within a lean manufacturing environment, focusing on the vision for success and adaptability in a fast-paced setting.

Innotec has become known for our innovation and ability to provide low-cost, high-quality products to our customers. We currently have several divisions including businesses in Europe, China, and Mexico. Our ever-expanding capabilities as a supplier, combined with our genuine, small company feel, make Innotec the ideal place for people looking to make the most of their careers. Join our family and find a home where you will enjoy working with your peers, be challenged to work hard, and have some fun in the process.

As you would be a member of an ESOP company, we look for impactful people with a high level of ownership and we equip them with the right training to help them achieve their greatest potential. We provide opportunities for professional and personal growth through mentorship and stewardship programs. Successful candidates will have a desire to work in a fun fast-paced environment based on trust and integrity. Interested applicants should have a passion for innovation and stewardship along with a desire for a broad scope of daily responsibilities in a hands-on manufacturing environment. In addition to these qualities, we are looking for someone with the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Set and communicate a strategic vision for team success and performance, including manufacturing, launch, technology upgrades, and full financial success
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance profitability.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize throughput to maximize the machine capacity and in turn sales.
• Drive support of a successful transition of Launch to Production.
• Foster team health and skills, encouraging professional growth and development.
• Oversee new product readiness and ensure alignment with market needs.
• Have some minimal level of Machine Responsible/Changeover time to understand the machine (2 hours min).

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven track record of building a purpose-driven team dedicated to learning.
• Strong ability to envision and plan for long-term success.
• Excellent communication skills for team engagement and cohesion.
• Experience leading in a lean manufacturing atmosphere.
• Able to understand complex automation technology and how it works.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) or business.
• 5+ years of experience in both manufacturing and launch roles in a growth business model
• U.S. citizenship or green card holder required.

Innotec is an equal opportunity employer

Innotec extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

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Innotec is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at resumes@innotecgroup.com. Innotec will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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