Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About the role

The Manager of Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement is responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering team while driving continuous improvement initiatives across production operations. This role combines hands-on leadership of manufacturing engineers with ownership of lean manufacturing, process optimization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency initiatives. The position partners closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Engineering Leadership
• Lead, develop, and coach a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting production and refurb operations
• Set priorities, workload, and technical direction for manufacturing engineering resources
• Support production line design, line balancing, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and process capability
• Drive manufacturability improvements, standard work, and process documentation
• Partner with Operations to support ramp-ups, capacity expansion, and new product introductions
• Support root cause analysis for production issues related to process, equipment, or layout
• Continuous Improvement / Lean Ownership
• Own and lead the site's Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Manufacturing strategy
• Identify, prioritize, and execute CI projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
• Lead kaizen events, value stream mapping, time studies, and waste elimination initiatives
• Establish and track CI KPIs and savings (labor, material, overhead, throughput)
• Coach operations and engineering teams on lean principles and problem-solving methods
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Operations leadership to align CI efforts with production goals
• Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS on process improvements and compliance
• Support capital investment justification, equipment selection, and implementation
• Provide regular updates to leadership on progress, risks, and improvement results

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering and/or operations
• 3+ years of people leadership experience
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing, CI tools, and production systems
• Proven experience driving measurable operational improvements
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Experience in high‑mix or complex manufacturing environments
• Background supporting both new production and refurb/remanufacturing operations
• Experience working in a growth or ramp‑up manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing process design and optimization
• Lean / CI tools: VSM, kaizen, 5S, standard work, takt time, time studies
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis (A3, 8D, etc.)
• Leadership, coaching, and team development
• Data‑driven mindset with ability to translate analysis into action
• Clear, direct communication style with all levels of the organization

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement About Packsize Packsize is redefining the way businesses and their customers use and experience packaging around the world. We build the technology, design the right solutions, and automate the processes that propel the industry forward. To us, packaging is much more than a box-it's delivering what's right for our customers, their customers, our people, and the planet.

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