What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Manager position at Confidential?
PSI-Polymer Systems is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations and a small team of approximately 6–8 employees, including manufacturing personnel, Purchasing, and Shipping/Receiving.
We manufacture custom machinery for the plastics extrusion industry. This is a working manager position in a small manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Manager will coordinate daily operations while also working alongside the team and assisting wherever needed.
Responsibilities
- Lead and provide daily direction to a team of approximately 6–8 employees
- Plan and prioritize manufacturing workload to meet project deadlines
- Work alongside the shop team and assist with assembly, troubleshooting, and other manufacturing tasks as needed
- Read and understand blueprints and engineering drawings
- Oversee Purchasing while allowing the Purchasing Agent to manage normal day-to-day purchasing activities
- Assist with sourcing and developing new suppliers, negotiating pricing, and handling more complex vendor issues
- Provide oversight and support to Shipping/Receiving while the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator manages normal daily activities
- Coordinate with Engineering and Sales on project requirements and schedules
- Monitor quality, safety, workflow, and shop organization
- Train, support, and develop employees
Qualifications
- Manufacturing supervisory or management experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on manufacturing experience
- Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings
- Experience with mechanical assembly, fabrication, machining, welding, or custom equipment manufacturing
- Strong leadership, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Purchasing or supplier management experience is a plus
- Comfortable managing a small team while remaining hands-on in daily operations
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Regular overtime, nights, and weekends are not required.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operation without the demands of managing a large production facility.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person