Manufacturing Manager - Defense - Newburyport, MA
Michael Page International
- Newburyport, Massachusetts
- 20 days ago
- $72,000–$88,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational expertise, team management, and a focus on continuous improvement across processes, people, and systems. They will combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, capable of leading teams, improving processes, and delivering measurable operational improvements.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Newburyport, Massachusetts |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $72,000–$88,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Manufacturing ManagerThe Manufacturing Manager will take full ownership of production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are consistently achieved. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational expertise, team management, and a focus on continuous improvement across processes, people, and systems.Oversee all daily manufacturing operations to ensure output and efficiency targets are met.Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production, quality, and cost control.Optimise workflows, staffing, and resource allocation to maximise productivity.Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth, end-to-end production flow.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The ideal candidate is a results-driven manufacturing leader with a strong background in managing high-volume production environments. They will combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, capable of leading teams, improving processes, and delivering measurable operational improvements.Proven experience in a Manufacturing Manager or similar leadership role.Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency and process optimization.Experience working with ERP or manufacturing systems in a production setting.This is a high-impact leadership opportunity within a stable and growing manufacturing organisation. The role offers a competitive salary, strong benefits, and the chance to influence operational performance and long-term business success.Salary range of $110K-$130K depending on experience.Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement.Clear progression opportunities within a well-established business.
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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