Manufacturing Programs Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas.

📋 Description

• Establish and uphold governance frameworks, performance metrics, and reporting standards for manufacturing programs.

• Oversee strategic manufacturing projects across various plants, product lines, and operational sectors.

• Identify and address program risks, maintain RAID logs, implement corrective actions, and escalate issues when necessary.

• Deliver executive-level updates on program status, risks, financials, benefits, and key decisions.

• Mentor and develop Managers and Associate Managers of Manufacturing Projects.

• Lead cross-functional teams encompassing Safety, Quality, Operations Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Planning & Scheduling, Continuous Improvement, and Business Technology.

• Create and manage plans for manufacturing infrastructure and capacity.

• Supervise the integration of capital equipment, systems, and technologies within manufacturing operations.

• Research and propose technologies and process enhancements.

• Offer Design for Manufacturability and process-readiness feedback to the engineering team.

• Direct manufacturing financial goals, including CapEx, COGS drivers, ROI strategies, and value delivery.

• Ensure operational readiness and adherence to local regulations and standards.

• Monitor manufacturing quality concerns and provide insights for product and process enhancements.

• Enhance visibility into manufacturing process flow and operational KPIs through dashboards and standardized reporting.

• Facilitate structured decision-making regarding layouts, equipment, processes, and technology choices.

• Apply Lean principles to daily management activities, deliverables, systems, and processes.

• Promote the adoption of new systems, processes, and projects utilizing change management techniques such as ADKAR.

• Assist in bids and proposals by providing manufacturing insights on capacity, timelines, risks, costs, and technology recommendations.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required in a relevant field of study.

• A Master's degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrialized construction, or a related area.

• Travel requirement: 0-25%.

• Work hours are from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

• Successful completion of a background check and drug test is required for employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career development and ongoing education programs.

• Competitive compensation based on merit.

• Career path development opportunities.

• A flexible and comprehensive benefits package.

• Industry-leading benefits for regular/full-time employees.

• Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.