Manager, Manufacturing

Job Summary

Port Angeles Composites is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing to lead our production operations and support our growing team. In this role, you will oversee daily manufacturing performance, manage cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement across composite fabrication processes. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost while building an engaged and high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives

• Manage, develop, and support supervisors and production teams

• Establish and maintain standard work, production controls, and efficient processes

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including yield, scrap reduction, and labor efficiency

• Plan staffing levels and manage departmental budgets

• Track performance metrics and analyze data to improve operations

• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program teams to meet production goals

• Communicate expectations, goals, and performance across teams

• Support employee training, engagement, and retention

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred

• Minimum 8 years of progressive manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment required

• Experience in composite manufacturing, aerospace, or advanced materials preferred

• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and Six Sigma principles

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Note: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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