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.

Production Superintendent - Cleburne, TX - $105,000 - $150,000

Production Superintendent - Cleburne, TX
$105,000 - $150,000
Full-Time, Permanent

Exciting Opportunity: Production Superintendent

Are you a driven leader with a passion for operational excellence? We’re seeking a Production Superintendent to lead and inspire teams in a 24-hour manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring product quality, efficient resource management, and the growth and development of our employees.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will also play a critical role in supporting corporate goals, maintaining safety standards, troubleshooting challenges, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to step into a plant management role during leadership absences.

What You’ll Do:

• Champion Safety: Drive safety excellence by aiming for zero OSHA incidents and lost time accidents.

• Lead Quality & Efficiency: Oversee manufacturing processes, ensure finished products meet exacting standards, and optimize raw material use.

• Inspire Teams: Manage and develop a diverse team of supervisors, engineers, technicians, and union employees, setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback.

• Drive Results: Plan and schedule operations to maximize productivity, minimize downtime, and control costs.

• Innovate Solutions: Identify, diagnose, and solve process challenges while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Ensure Compliance: Uphold all company policies, financial regulations, and environmental standards.

• Collaborate Strategically: Partner with plant leadership to meet production goals and align with long-term operational objectives.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.

• Leadership Expertise: Proven ability to lead large teams, including 10 supervisors, 2 process engineers, 1 process technician, and approximately 360 union employees.

• Problem-Solving Skills: A track record of diagnosing and resolving operational issues effectively.

• Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster partnerships at all organizational levels.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment, with occasional exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels, and physical demands.

Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing excellence.