Job Title: Manufacturing Manager
Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul Area
Compensation: $120,000–$160,000 annually
Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Direct Hire
About the OpportunityDoherty Staffing Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturing company in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area to hire a Manufacturing Manager. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing production operations, developing and mentoring manufacturing leaders, and driving operational performance in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment. Working closely with Engineering, Planning & Scheduling, Quality, and other cross-functional teams, you'll help ensure production goals are met, customer commitments are fulfilled, and continued business growth is supported. If you're an experienced CNC manufacturing leader who thrives on the shop floor, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is passionate about building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you. Read on to learn more!
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What You'll Do as a Manufacturing Manager:- Lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production resources, schedules, and priorities are aligned to meet on-time delivery, quality, and revenue goals.
- Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, proactively addressing operational challenges, removing bottlenecks, and ensuring jobs are fully prepared for efficient execution.
- Develop, mentor, and support Department Leads and operations personnel through coaching, performance feedback, goal setting, and leadership development initiatives.
- Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Metrology, and Commercial teams to align production capacity with customer requirements and business objectives.
- Oversee workforce planning, scheduling, material flow, and production activities across multiple facilities to optimize capacity and maintain operational continuity.
- Support facility expansion projects and CNC equipment relocations, ensuring seamless production transitions, equipment validation, and minimal disruption to operations.
- Promote adherence to standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements while supporting ISO 13485 compliance, audit readiness, CAPA activities, Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S practices, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Drive a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and operational excellence throughout the manufacturing organization.
What You Need to Bring to the Manufacturing Manager Role:- 10+ years of experience in CNC machining or precision manufacturing, including a minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing leadership or management role.
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, tooling strategies, and continuous improvement methodologies that drive efficiency, quality, and productivity.
- Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing production teams while fostering accountability and high performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems for production planning, scheduling, and operational management; JobBOSS experience is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with CNC programming, G-code, and CAD/CAM software, with the ability to effectively support and collaborate with technical teams.
- Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills with a focus on meeting operational goals and customer expectations.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams. #smncareers
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Company BenefitsEnjoy a competitive compensation package and excellent opportunities for career growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Join a team-oriented culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement while investing in the long-term success of its employees.