Manufacturing Manager

The Person

Are you able to see the end goal of a long-term target or vision? Do you thrive in creating and implementing the path to getting to the goal? Do you enjoy a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment? If so, we hope you’ll apply. Pro-Type Industries is looking for a Manufacturing Manager who is detailed oriented, multitasker to join our Sterling, VA metal fabrication team. As the Manufacturing Manager, you will oversee, lead and optimize the daily manufacturing operations.

Our long-standing success is attributed to its dedicated workforce, considered its greatest resource for future growth.

Our Ideal Candidate Is

• Passionate about excellent customer service by setting high standards for themselves and commitment to delivering quality work
• Thrives on taking initiative and adept at finding and implementing creative solutions to challenges.
• Previous operational leader and/or management experience in a similar role
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills
• Self-reliant and doesn’t shy away from tackling problems independently
• Experience as a hands-on leader who loves being on the jobsite to motivate, coach, and help teams succeed
• A knack for attracting, identifying, and inspiring employees
• Strong emotional intelligence, resilience, communication skills, and the ability to influence team members to ensure everyone is on the same page

Job Duties Include

• Lead all aspects of production operations, ensuring alignment with company goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).
• Immediately address and resolve performance issues in the Machine Shop, including backlog reduction, scheduling gaps, and accountability.
• Implement and enforce key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments using SQDC boards and visual management tools.
• Coach and develop team leads and supervisors into high-performing, data-driven leaders who promote urgency, ownership, and collaboration.
• Establish and maintain standardized preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Drive cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives targeting operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Optimize plant layout, material flow, and scheduling practices to minimize bottlenecks and increase throughput.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and utilization of ERP systems across all operational functions.
• Maintain strict compliance with AS9100 standards, customer quality requirements, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning, capital investment, and capacity expansion initiatives.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field is preferred but not required.
• 8 to 10 years of industry equi