Sr. Manufacturing Manager

• Provide leadership and direction to Area Production Managers across Extrusion, Steel Strip, Pipe Completion, and Connections to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and regulatory compliance by ensuring adherence to company policies, safe work practices, and environmental requirements across all manufacturing areas
• Manage production scheduling and execution in coordination with the Senior Manufacturing Analyst to meet customer demand, optimize throughput, and support on-time delivery commitments
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, improve process stability, increase productivity, and standardize best practices across manufacturing operations
• Work closely with the other department managers to resolve operational issues, improve reliability, support material flow, and strengthen overall plant performance
• Manage departmental performance through effective use of labor, materials, and operating resources, supporting budget targets and cost improvement initiatives
• Monitor key manufacturing metrics such as output, scrap, downtime, yield, schedule adherence, and attainment, and drive corrective actions to improve results
• Coach, develop, and hold Area Production Managers accountable for performance, talent development, succession planning, and consistent execution of plant priorities
• Promote clear communication and alignment across shifts, departments, and leadership teams to ensure effective execution of production priorities and rapid escalation of issues
• Lead escalation response, root cause analysis, and corrective action efforts for safety incidents, quality issues, equipment losses, and production disruptions
• Support plant leadership initiatives and perform other duties as assigned in alignment with business needs
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in pipe manufacturing, steel processing, extrusion, or related industrial operations
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 15 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in pipe manufacturing or related industrial operations may be considered
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, quality systems, process control, and safety compliance across multiple production areas
• Proven experience leading Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, communication, and team development skills, with proven ability to work effectively with production leadership and cross-functional managers in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, production reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment while balancing strategic priorities with daily operational execution

Equal Opportunity Employer