Manufacturing Manager

Lead, Build, and Deliver at Cristek InterconnectsCristek is growing — and we’re looking for a Manufacturing Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads from the front, and knows how to turn plans into performance.If you’re experienced in electrical cable and harness assembly manufacturing and ready to lead a high-performing team, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.What You’ll DoYou’ll own the day-to-day execution of manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments are consistently met.Lead production planning, scheduling, and execution using SAP Business OneRun daily production meetings and align team priorities to meet shipment goalsManage capacity planning across labor and equipmentDrive performance through key KPIs: on-time delivery, efficiency, scrap, and FPYPartner daily with Quality, Engineering, and Sales to resolve issues and support MRB activityEnsure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD standardsMaintain strong 5S discipline and a clean, organized production environmentMonitor labor and material usage to optimize cost and outputLead backlog reviews and collaborate on production prioritiesProvide visibility to customers through coordinated delivery updatesLeadership & Team DevelopmentThis role is about more than output — it’s about building teams.Lead and develop supervisors, leads, and operatorsDrive performance through a high-accountability, high-recognition cultureConduct performance reviews and ongoing coachingSupport hiring, onboarding, and training of new team membersEnsure teams are trained, prepared, and set up for success on every buildContinuous ImprovementIdentify and implement improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5SReduce waste, downtime, and production inefficienciesRecommend process, staffing, and equipment improvements to scale operationsWhy Cristek?Our culture is built on three pillars: Dream Big. Have Fun. Get Stuff Done (GSD).We operate through our ACE principles — Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment — and expect our leaders to:Take ownershipWork cross-functionallyEmpower their teams to perform at a high levelThis is a place where leaders build people, not just processes.What You Bring10+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experienceExperience in cable and harness assembly production preferredStrong knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD standardsExperience with ERP systems (SAP Business One preferred)Proven ability to lead teams in a high-accountability environmentStrong analytical, planning, and decision-making skillsExperience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvementWork EnvironmentHands-on role with frequent presence on the production floorMust meet ITAR requirementsIf you’re a hands-on leader who can drive execution, develop teams, and scale operations, we want to hear from you.Apply today or message us to learn more.