Manufacturing Manager

JOB SUMMARY

A Manufacturing Manager at Doble Engineering will have a strong background in Lean Manufacturing principles and exceptional communication skills to join our team. The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are consistently achieved. This role drives execution to meet and exceed KPI's while maintaining high standards of operational efficiency and product quality.

The Manufacturing Manager champions continuous improvement initiatives across the operation, leveraging lean manufacturing principles and data-driven decision-making to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize processes. This leader fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence throughout the production floor.

Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Shipping teams, the Manufacturing Manager ensures seamless coordination from production through final shipment. This role proactively identifies and resolves constraints, aligns resources to demand, and supports new product introductions and process improvements to meet customer commitments.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with strong organizational skills, the ability to drive results through others, and a proven track record of meeting shipping schedules in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

This role will be based in our Accident, Maryland facility and will report to the Director of Operations.

• Develop and execute strategic manufacturing plans aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Resolve escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
• Provide visionary leadership to the production team, setting clear goals and objectives to drive operational excellence.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles throughout the organization.

• Utilize advanced Lean methodologies and tools to optimize production processes, minimize waste, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Lead and facilitate Lean initiatives such as 5S, Kanban, value stream mapping, and Kaizen events to drive process improvements and cost savings.
• Identify opportunities for automation and technology integration to streamline operations and improve throughput.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of production supervisors and operators, fostering a collaborative and high performance work environment.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, empowering them to take ownership of process improvements and drive results.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.

• Ensure adherence to strict quality standards and regulatory requirements across all manufacturing operations.
• Implement robust quality control measures and inspection protocols to maintain product integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement in product quality.

• Serve as a key liaison between manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and other departments, fostering open communication and collaboration to ensure alignment and efficiency.
• Communicate regularly with senior management to provide updates on manufacturing performance, project status, and strategic initiatives.
• Act as a change agent, effectively communicating the rationale and benefits of Lean initiatives to all levels of the organization and driving buy‑in for continuous improvement efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.

• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, on‑time delivery (OTD), scrap, rework, labor efficiency, and schedule attainment.
• Remove bottlenecks and escalate constraints that threaten shipping targets.
• Align staffing and resources to demand fluctuations.
• Responsible for the team's…