Manufacturing Manager

(On-site, Manufacturing / Build-to-Order Environment)We’re partnering with an industry leader in high-performance, build-to-order manufacturing—known for innovation, craftsmanship, and premium-quality engineering—as they enter their next growth phase, strengthening structure, process discipline, and data-driven production management.They’re seeking a Director / General Manager of Operations to be the central operational leader, taking day-to-day oversight from the founders and building scalable systems while preserving a strong craftsmanship culture.What You’ll LeadDay-to-day production, purchasing, and facility operations for standard products and full custom buildsProduction review cadence and KPI dashboards; develop simple, actionable reporting for teams and managersLabor planning and productivity to hit throughput and on-time delivery targetsERP-driven workflows across production, purchasing, inventory, and accountingAccurate work order creation, closure, and invoicing in sync with accounting and month-end closeProcess documentation – turning tribal knowledge into structured, repeatable processesContinuous improvement to increase throughput, reduce delays, and boost efficiencyPurchasing & inventory strategy to ensure availability while minimizing excess stockCross-functional communication between sales, production, purchasing, and accountingFacility maintenance, safety, and infrastructure improvementsWhat We’re Looking For7+ years operations or general management in manufacturing or build-to-order environmentsProven leadership of production teams and purchasing operationsStrong ERP experience (work orders, purchasing, inventory, accounting integration)Background in process improvement, scaling operations, and structured production managementExperience building KPI reporting and performance management systemsFinancial / month-end close coordination experience preferredStrong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsThrives in a fast-growth, hands-on manufacturing environmentWhat Success Looks LikeProactive management of production data and early issue detectionStreamlined ERP workflows with minimal manual workaroundsOn-time work order completion and invoicingSmooth, timely month-end closesClear communication and alignment across departmentsEfficient, safe, and well-maintained facilitiesFounders freed from daily operational firefighting