What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Manager position at MAPEI Corporation?
Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in manufacturing construction chemicals and building materials — including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration.
We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead production and maintenance operations within our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving operational performance, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a safe, efficient work environment. The Manufacturing Manager partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Technical teams to optimize processes, improve equipment reliability, and support business growth. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing environment.
- Lead all aspects of production and maintenance operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing performance while meeting customer demand.
- Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing all safety policies, ensuring proper training, and maintaining compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Drive operational excellence by monitoring KPIs, identifying gaps, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
- Oversee maintenance and asset management programs to maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support optimal plant capacity.
- Plan and coordinate production and maintenance schedules, ensuring alignment with business needs and operational goals.
- Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Partner with Warehouse and Supply Chain teams to ensure inventory accuracy, appropriate stocking levels, and on-time delivery of finished goods.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Technical Service, and R&D on equipment improvements, product trials, and resolution of quality or process issues.
- Manage maintenance and capital budgets, track performance, and provide regular operational and performance reporting to leadership.
- Adhere to all MAPEI policies, safety rules, and work procedures.
- Perform assigned tasks in conformance with procedures and instructions established in the Business Management System (BMS) and in compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulatory requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What's in it for you:
- In this role, you will earn a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
- This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is a variable percentage of your base salary, based on individual performance and company results.
- FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions.
- 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
- 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
- Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
- Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
- 7–10 years of manufacturing experience required, including leadership responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, maintenance systems, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
- Proven experience leading production teams, maintenance programs, and cross-functional operations.
- Ability to analyze operational data and drive performance improvements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and standard business systems.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
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