Manufacturing​/Production Manager

Manufacturing/Production Manager

Pay range: $125-150k/yr. DOE

This position is located in Syracuse, NY.

We are seeking a highly capable and results‑driven Manufacturing/Production Manager to lead our growing, low‑volume/high‑complexity production operation focused on advanced cryogenic refrigeration systems. This role oversees multiple production departments along with the manufacturing engineering and maintenance teams, ensuring seamless coordination across all stages of the manufacturing process.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic technical environment with an eagerness to become deeply involved in the day-to-day production processes. They will drive daily operational performance, optimize workflows, and support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining rigorous standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills are essential for success.

The Manufacturing/Production Manager ensures that production schedules are accurate and achievable, resources are effectively allocated, and key performance targets are consistently met. This position also requires strong data‑gathering and analysis capabilities to support sound decision‑making, anticipate disruptions, and sustain long‑term operational stability.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical manufacturing operation and make a real, visible impact. As Manufacturing/Production Manager, you will play a key role in driving performance, building strong teams, and shaping how products are built, delivered, and continuously improved. If you thrive in a hands‑on manufacturing environment, enjoy solving complex operational challenges, and are motivated by improving safety, quality, and efficiency, this role offers the chance to lead meaningful change and help scale a growing operation.

• Lead and manage daily manufacturing operations across multiple production departments and shifts
• Oversee production, manufacturing engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure alignment with production goals
• Manage the entire production lifecycle from planning and scheduling through execution and delivery
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Develop, maintain, and execute accurate production schedules to meet customer demand and business objectives
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure efficient utilization of labor, equipment, materials, and resources
• Lead and sustain Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, including 5S, standard work, waste reduction, visual management, and continuous improvement programs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data to drive operational decisions
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase throughput and efficiency
• Partner with Engineering to support new product introductions, process changes, and capital projects
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance programs support production uptime and equipment reliability
• Lead the selection, training, coaching, and development of supervisors and production staff.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure products meet internal and customer quality standards
• Support budgeting, cost control, and productivity improvement efforts
• Participate in strategic planning and support long‑term operational capacity planning
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, scheduling, and capacity planning
• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement (Lean and Six Sigma, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making…