Manufacturing Operations Manager

Summary

We are seeking a hands-on leader to manage production of continuous emissions monitoring equipment, overseeing mechanical and electrical technicians across assembly, wiring, calibration, testing, and final system integration. This role owns day-to-day output, safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and partners closely with Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality to scale a rapidly growing operation.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership & Planning

- Own the master production schedule, capacity planning, and daily/weekly work plans; balance labor and equipment across assembly, wiring, test, and shipping.

- Lead daily stand-ups; remove blockers and continuously sequence work to hit customer delivery dates.

People Management

- Supervise and develop mechanical and electrical technicians (hiring, training, performance management, shift coverage).

- Build a cross-trained, flexible workforce; implement skills matrices and certification paths (e.g., wiring, pneumatics, calibration, FAT).

Quality & Compliance

- Ensure builds meet engineering specifications, BOMs, and work instructions; enforce configuration control and revision discipline.

- Partner with Quality to execute incoming inspection, in-process checks, and final test/FAT.

- Maintain compliance with OSHA safety requirements, and CEMS-specific QA/QC practices (e.g., calibration traceability).

Materials & Supplier Coordination

- Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure material availability (sensors, analyzers, probes, sample lines, cabinets, PLCs, harnesses), manage shortages, and plan substitutions with Engineering approval.

Safety & Environmental

- Champion a zero-injury culture.

- Ensure compliant handling of calibration gases and waste streams consistent with environmental health and safety standards.

Qualifications

Must-Have

- 5+ years in electromechanical manufacturing; 3+ years leading production teams.

- Experience managing technicians who assemble, wire, and test complex instrumentation or industrial systems.

- Strong command of production scheduling and capacity planning.

- Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams; comfortable with PLC/control panel builds.

- Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills; hands-on, shop-floor presence.

Nice-to-Have

- Experience in CEMS or process analyzers, gas sampling systems, or emissions instrumentation.

- Familiarity with EPA CEMS QA/QC practices (e.g., calibration gas traceability; supporting RATA/QA activities with customers).

- Exposure to ISO 14001, UL/CE panel standards, and DFM/ECO processes.

Work Environment

- On-site leadership role in a light industrial setting with assembly cells, test bays, calibration gases, and panel fabrication.

- May require early/late coverage for shift handoffs; occasional weekend support during surge periods.

Compensation & Benefits

- Salary range: $68,000–$85,000 (DOE) + bonus tied to OTD/FPY/backlog reduction.

- Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with match; PTO; professional development opportunities

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person