Job Description:

Manufacturing Manager

Why This Role Matters

The Production Manufacturing Manager plays a key role in driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This leader will help to continue building a safety-first culture while improving operational performance, employee engagement, and on-time delivery.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory goals.
• Supervise and develop hourly production employees while fostering accountability and teamwork.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer demand and operational targets.
• Partner with Maintenance, EHS, and Quality teams to ensure equipment reliability, compliance, and consistent processes.
• Identify operational issues and implement long-term improvements related to safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Utilize ERP systems for inventory management, material planning, and production tracking.
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards throughout the facility.

What You'll Bring

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment.
• Experience leading hourly manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• ERP system and Microsoft Office experience required.
• EHS or safety leadership experience is a plus.

What’s In It for You

• Opportunity to lead impactful manufacturing operations in a growth-oriented environment.
• Collaborative culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Career advancement opportunities within operations and manufacturing leadership.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ability to make a direct impact on production performance, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction.
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience, leadership background, and manufacturing expertise.
• Company and Individual based bonus structure

Compensation Information:

Pay range for this position is $90k-$105K depending on experience and job history.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.