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Job Title: Manufacturing Manager

Job Description

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the manufacturing department to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production output. This leadership role drives continuous improvement, ensures compliance with all safety and quality standards (e.g., AS9100), and fosters collaboration across departments to deliver superior products and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

+ Lead, mentor, and manage production team members across multiple shifts and disciplines.

+ Maintain staffing levels, conduct performance reviews, and support employee development plans.

+ Promote a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

+ Ensure all manufacturing employees complete required training (compliance, safety, technical).

+ Manage all aspects of the production process to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-efficiency.

+ Collaborate with industrial engineering to implement lean manufacturing techniques and automation where appropriate.

+ Define and communicate department goals and KPIs aligned with company objectives.

+ Partner with QA and Engineering to optimize product quality and compliance with AS9100 standards.

+ Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and boost productivity.

+ Evaluate and implement updated manufacturing methods, technologies, and best practices.

+ Develop and oversee production schedules to meet delivery targets and minimize bottlenecks.

+ Ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, and labor to support production goals.

+ Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs to minimize machine downtime.

+ Serve as a liaison between manufacturing and sales, purchasing, engineering, and customer support teams.

+ Communicate proactively about material shortages, production delays, and order impacts.

+ Support customer inquiries and visits as needed, ensuring transparency and responsiveness.

+ Develop and manage department budgets and resource planning.

+ Recommend capital investments in equipment or staffing to improve efficiency and output.

Essential Skills

+ 7–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing management, ideally in electronics or connector systems.

+ Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality systems (AS9100), and ERP tools.

+ Proven ability to lead teams in high-mix, low-to-mid-volume environments.

+ Technical aptitude with production machinery, troubleshooting, and process control.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software (ERP/MRP systems).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Production

+ Supervision

+ Assembly

+ Safety

+ Production management

+ Supervisory skills

+ Management skills

+ ERP system

+ Electronics

+ Conveyor system

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as short and long-term disability insurance. Take advantage of a 401(k) Retirement Plan with both pre-tax and post-tax contribution options. Benefit from life insurance options, a Health Spending Account (HSA), transportation benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees can also avail of paid time off including vacation or sick leave.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office environment within a manufacturing setting. The site is very clean and organized, with significant recent investments made in the facility to enhance the working environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Horsham, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Horsham,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.