Manufacturing Manager - Medical Device - Westerly, RI

Manufacturing Manager

Lead a critical extrusion operation with strong business impact. Drive continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Our client is a respected manufacturer serving highly regulated industries where precision, quality, and operational excellence are essential to success. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, the organisation continues to invest in advanced manufacturing technologies, process improvements, and employee development to support long-term growth. The business operates in a fast-paced environment where collaboration between operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams is critical. Leadership is committed to building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, creating an environment where talented professionals can drive meaningful change and contribute to the company's ongoing success. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to join a growing organisation and play a key role in shaping operational performance, team development, and future manufacturing strategy.

The Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for managing daily operations, improving manufacturing performance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with customer, quality, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with engineering, maintenance, planning, and quality teams, the successful candidate will drive operational excellence while developing a high-performing production organisation.

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leads, and operators while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Direct daily extrusion operations to ensure production schedules, customer delivery expectations, and quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Monitor and improve key manufacturing metrics including throughput, labour efficiency, equipment utilisation, scrap reduction, and overall productivity.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning teams to support process optimisation, equipment improvements, preventive maintenance, and new product introductions.
• Drive root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects focused on manufacturing efficiency, operational KPIs, and long-term business performance.

The ideal Manufacturing Manager is a proven manufacturing leader with extensive experience managing extrusion operations within a regulated production environment. They will possess strong technical expertise, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a demonstrated ability to improve operational performance through process optimization and employee engagement. Success in this role requires a hands-on leadership style, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for developing teams while delivering business results.

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience within extrusion manufacturing, preferably within medical device, tubing, wire and cable, or other regulated industries.
• Proven experience leading supervisors and larger production teams while driving accountability, engagement, and performance improvement.
• Strong knowledge of extrusion processes, tooling, materials, process controls, SPC, and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems, production planning processes, and data-driven performance management.
• Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement initiatives, solving complex production challenges, and enhancing operational efficiency.

This opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of a critical manufacturing function within a growing organisation focused on operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will have the ability to influence strategy, lead impactful improvement initiatives, and build a high-performing team while working alongside experienced manufacturing and engineering professionals.

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
• High-visibility leadership role with significant influence on operational performance.
• Opportunity to drive meaningful process improvements and advance long-term career growth.