Manufacturing Manager - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 150k/year - Willow Grove, PA
Our client, a leading manufacturer and supplier in the industry, is experiencing exciting growth and is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to drive operational excellence on their team.
The Manufacturing Manager will lead all production operations for a growing electrical components manufacturer, serving as a hands-on player-coach who builds daily production schedules, supports the team on the production floor, and manages key customer interactions as a critical member of the company’s leadership team.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and direct all day-to-day operations on the manufacturing floor, ensuring production runs efficiently and meets quality and delivery expectations
Lead and support a production team of approximately 20+ employees, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules, adjusting priorities as needed based on order demand, equipment availability, and material supply
Monitor workflow across the facility and address production slowdowns, capacity issues, or scheduling conflicts before they impact delivery timelines
Lead daily production meetings and provide clear direction to the operations team to maintain alignment on priorities and output goals
Balance urgent orders with existing commitments, making real-time decisions that consider production capacity and customer needs
Serve as a key contact for customers regarding production timelines, technical questions, order updates, and issue resolution
Communicate proactively with customers if schedules change, delays occur, or technical challenges arise
Participate in technical discussions with customers to support order feasibility, specifications, and production planning
Coordinate closely with suppliers and vendors to maintain consistent availability of raw materials and prevent production interruptions
Make staffing, scheduling, and overtime decisions based on production needs and workload fluctuations
Promote a culture focused on accountability, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement throughout the production team
Oversee quality control processes and ensure products meet both internal standards and customer specifications
Maintain accurate operational documentation and support any required compliance or certification processes
Work closely with company leadership to review production performance, operational challenges, and opportunities for improvement
Recommend process improvements, equipment investments, or operational changes that increase efficiency and strengthen overall production capability
Qualifications:
6+ years of manufacturing operations experience, including at least 3 years leading a production team
Experience managing custom or make-to-order manufacturing environments
Strong production scheduling and ERP system experience
Proven ability to lead and develop production teams of 15–25 employees
Experience working directly with customers on production timelines, technical questions, and issue resolution
Ability to manage shifting production priorities, supply challenges, and urgent orders
Experience in electrical components or electronics manufacturing preferred
Compensation:
Base salary in the 100k - 150k/year range, plus bonus
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
