Manufacturing Manager

TECHNIQUE, INC. – Precision Stamping
• Tubing
• Welding – Jackson, Michigan, USA

Manufacturing Manager

Technique, Inc. is a Michigan-based leader in precision stamping, tubing, and welding, serving aerospace, automotive, medical, and food processing industries. Known for ultra-fast lead times, high-quality parts, and emergency manufacturing support, Technique is the partner companies trust when precision and speed are non‑negotiable.

As a Manufacturing Manager, you will oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness. You will lead production teams, coordinate resources, and drive continuous improvement across all production processes while collaborating closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

• Lead, manage, and develop production supervisors and production staff
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet customer demands
• Ensure production lines operate efficiently while minimizing downtime and waste

• Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies
• Conduct regular safety audits, root‑cause analyses, and corrective actions
• Ensure all employees follow proper work procedures and training requirements

• Partner with the Quality department to ensure products meet specifications and standards
• Implement corrective actions to address quality deviations
• Monitor scrap, rework, and first‑pass yield metrics

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and process‑improvement initiatives
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities to improve throughput and reduce costs
• Drive adoption of best practices and standard operating procedures

• Coach and mentor team members and conduct performance evaluations
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of production employees
• Foster positive employee relations and maintain high team morale

• Monitor KPIs such as productivity, labor efficiency, downtime, and delivery performance
• Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to maintain adequate staffing, materials, and equipment

• Partner with Maintenance to ensure proactive maintenance and minimize downtime
• Recommend and assist with equipment upgrades or replacements
• Ensure proper resource allocation across shifts

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including leadership or supervisory roles
• Experience in fast‑paced production environments strongly preferred
• Strong leadership and team‑building skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar CI methodologies
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• Proficiency with production planning systems (ERP/MRP)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures
• Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 40 lbs
• May require off‑shift support and occasional weekend availability

• Leadership role with direct impact on manufacturing performance
• Strong safety‑first, team‑oriented culture
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Stable organization with continued growth momentum