Wright Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead our Weld Department supporting the fabrication and production of commercial lawn mowers. This position is responsible for the safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and development of a two-shift welding operation consisting of more than 50 employees.
The Weld Department Manager provides leadership through 2 Group Leaders and 8 Team Leaders and is responsible for establishing clear expectations, developing frontline leadership, maintaining production flow, and driving continuous improvement throughout the department.
This role requires a strong manufacturing leader who is comfortable spending significant time on the production floor, developing people, solving problems, improving processes, and holding the organization accountable to measurable results.
Lead daily production activities across two shifts to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
Ensure staffing, equipment, materials, and production priorities are aligned with the manufacturing schedule.
Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, urgency, and continuous improvement.
Ensure fabricated and welded components consistently meet Wright Manufacturing's quality standards and specifications.
Lead continuous-improvement activities focused on safety, quality, productivity, flow, labor efficiency, and cost.
Partner with Maintenance to ensure welding equipment, fixtures, tooling, ventilation systems, and supporting equipment are properly maintained.
Support preventive-maintenance activities and help reduce unplanned downtime.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering to improve welding processes, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods.
Support the introduction of new products, equipment, processes, and engineering changes into the Weld Department.
5+ years of manufacturing experience in welding, fabrication, metalworking, or a related production environment.
~3+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
~ Demonstrated ability to lead a sizable hourly workforce through frontline supervisors or team leaders.
~ Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
~ Ability to work effectively across multiple shifts and adjust working hours when necessary to support second-shift operations.
Experience with manufacturing commercial power equipment, automotive products, heavy equipment, or similar fabricated products.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, standard work, visual management, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement methodologies.
Experience with robotic welding or automated welding systems.
Experience with ERP/MRP and manufacturing performance-management systems.
Associate's or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline.
Wright Manufacturing is proud to offer our Manufacturing Department Managers the following benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance and long term disability
Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts
8 PAID Holidays
Voluntary Short-term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
Weekly pay checks
Due to the volume of applications received only those applicants identified for the interview process will be contacted.
Because quality matters. Our customers depend on our team to build a quality product. At Wright Manufacturing, Inc. we are "More than just a mower" Find out why at
The Weld Department Manager provides leadership through 2 Group Leaders and 8 Team Leaders and is responsible for establishing clear expectations, developing frontline leadership, maintaining production flow, and driving continuous improvement throughout the department.
This role requires a strong manufacturing leader who is comfortable spending significant time on the production floor, developing people, solving problems, improving processes, and holding the organization accountable to measurable results.
Lead daily production activities across two shifts to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
Ensure staffing, equipment, materials, and production priorities are aligned with the manufacturing schedule.
Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, urgency, and continuous improvement.
Ensure fabricated and welded components consistently meet Wright Manufacturing's quality standards and specifications.
Lead continuous-improvement activities focused on safety, quality, productivity, flow, labor efficiency, and cost.
Partner with Maintenance to ensure welding equipment, fixtures, tooling, ventilation systems, and supporting equipment are properly maintained.
Support preventive-maintenance activities and help reduce unplanned downtime.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering to improve welding processes, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods.
Support the introduction of new products, equipment, processes, and engineering changes into the Weld Department.
5+ years of manufacturing experience in welding, fabrication, metalworking, or a related production environment.
~3+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
~ Demonstrated ability to lead a sizable hourly workforce through frontline supervisors or team leaders.
~ Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
~ Ability to work effectively across multiple shifts and adjust working hours when necessary to support second-shift operations.
Experience with manufacturing commercial power equipment, automotive products, heavy equipment, or similar fabricated products.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, standard work, visual management, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement methodologies.
Experience with robotic welding or automated welding systems.
Experience with ERP/MRP and manufacturing performance-management systems.
Associate's or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline.
Wright Manufacturing is proud to offer our Manufacturing Department Managers the following benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance and long term disability
Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts
8 PAID Holidays
Voluntary Short-term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
Weekly pay checks
Due to the volume of applications received only those applicants identified for the interview process will be contacted.
Because quality matters. Our customers depend on our team to build a quality product. At Wright Manufacturing, Inc. we are "More than just a mower" Find out why at
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.