Manufacturing Operations Manager | $106K–$150K | Consumer Products | Sanford, ME

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Location: Sanford, Maine
Job ID: 167229
Employment Type: Full-Time

💵 Compensation:

• Base Salary: $106,000 – $150,000/year

• Bonus Eligible: No

• Commission: No

• Overtime Eligible: No

🎁 Benefits:

• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)

• Relocation assistance available for the ideal candidate

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career development and advancement support

• Opportunities for continuous improvement training (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

Lead. Innovate. Transform.

Are you a manufacturing leader ready to take the next step in your career? This exciting opportunity offers the chance to drive operational excellence, lead high-performing teams, and influence end-to-end production strategies at a dynamic consumer products facility in Sanford, Maine.

You’ll oversee production, warehouse, and finishing operations while fostering a safety-first, quality-driven, and continuous improvement culture. Bring your passion for innovation, people leadership, and efficiency—and make a measurable impact on global supply chain performance.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

🔧 Operations Leadership

• Oversee daily operations across production, making, finishing, and warehouse areas

• Lead supervisory teams and technicians to meet KPIs around quality, safety, and efficiency

• Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and collaboration

• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EH&S to maximize productivity

• Champion Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) standards including People Capability, Visual Workplace, and Continuous Improvement

• Act as a visible, hands-on leader during audits, SOP reviews, and daily operations

• Build contingency plans to ensure business continuity during disruptions

💰 Financial Oversight

• Co-own plant financial performance with site leadership

• Drive savings initiatives through labor cost optimization and FTG (Fund-the-Growth) programs

• Analyze variances in materials, labor, and output to improve financial forecasting

• Optimize inventory, capital expenditures, and operating expenses to improve cash flow

• Monitor and revise site KPIs to align with evolving business goals

👥 People & Culture

• Execute labor strategies that promote employee relations, retention, and engagement

• Build and mentor a high-performing workforce, empowering both salaried and hourly teams

• Develop internal talent pipelines while fostering a culture of recognition and inclusion

✅ Quality, Compliance & Process Excellence

• Ensure all production activities align with GMP, FDA, and safety standards

• Own decisions regarding out-of-spec raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

• Guarantee team proficiency with SOPs for lot tracking, release procedures, code dating, and traceability

• Lead implementation of corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances

• Ensure validated cleaning, sanitization, and changeover procedures are followed

• Facilitate successful technology transfers for new products and processes

⚙️ Process & Equipment Optimization

• Set annual site goals for process capability; monitor and report on monthly progress

• Ensure process control tolerances, calibration routines, and SOP accuracy

• Identify and resolve equipment constraints in partnership with technical teams

• Oversee preventive maintenance and ensure team training on cleaning and batch procedures

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline (required)

• 8+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing operations

• Strong background in GMP, FDA/regulated environments, and ISO/OSHA standards

• Solid understanding of Quality systems and manufacturing audits

• Advanced proficiency with digital tools (e.g., Google Suite, Data Studio)

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and navigating matrixed environments

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP, WMS, and plant floor systems experience

• Certified or experienced in Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodology

• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and multiple initiatives simultaneously

• Strong communicator with excellent coaching and feedback capabilities

• Project management skills with experience leading complex initiatives

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

• Management Experience: Not required, but leadership experience essential

• Travel: Occasional

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

• Security Clearance: Not required

• Relocation Assistance: Yes, for the ideal candidate

Take Charge of Change

This role is built for a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-first environment. If you're ready to elevate your impact, drive performance, and shape the future of manufacturing—this is your opportunity.

IT Project Leader | Lead IT Projects in Manufacturing & Plant Systems | Davenport, IA

Position: IT Project Leader

Location: Davenport, IA
Employment Type: Full-Time, 100% Onsite
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Relocation Assistance: Available for the ideal candidate

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an IT Project Leader to join the North American Rolled Products Team in Bettendorf, IA. This role is ideal for an individual with a passion for manufacturing, supply chain, and plant systems, with the ability to manage complex IT environments and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• IT Environment Management:

• Oversee Davenport IT systems critical for supply chain, quality, and plant financial operations.

• Manage application integrations between plant systems and corporate IT systems.

• Team Leadership and Project Management:

• Lead production support, project deployment, and offshore development teams to ensure timely, high-quality project deliveries.

• Provide guidance to ensure the team's performance aligns with service level agreements (SLAs) and customer satisfaction targets.

• Resolve team conflicts and escalate issues as needed.

• Regularly communicate project status to stakeholders and project steering team.

• Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure all project solutions adhere to compliance standards (ITAR, DFARS, SOX, etc.).

• Proactively manage risks associated with projects.

• Budgeting and Capital Management:

• Develop and manage capital budget requests and track expenses for responsible projects.

• Collaboration and Communication:

• Partner with business leaders to prioritize project needs and ensure resources are appropriately allocated.

• Foster strong collaboration with internal teams (procurement, finance, engineering) and third-party suppliers.

• Contribute to compliance activities such as system testing, disaster recovery, and SOX audit requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar IT project management role.

• Experience with B2B commerce partnerships and EDI deployments.

• Knowledge of multiple project management methodologies.

• U.S. person status due to ITAR compliance.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.

• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or plant financial systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in application support and operations management.

• Technical skills:

• SQL, PLSQL, COBOL, VB.Net, Java, or C#.

• Working knowledge of database query tools (SQL Developer, SQL+).

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Creative and innovative problem-solving ability.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary: $90,000 to $110,000 per year.

• Bonus Eligible: Yes.

• Relocation Assistance: Possible for the ideal candidate.

• Full benefits package, including health and wellness options.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader with project management experience in IT environments within manufacturing and plant operations.