Manager, Manufacturing

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Manufacturing Manager, Gerber
Location: Portland, OR
On-site | Full-time | 5 Days a Week
Reports to: Factory Director
Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000

At Gerber, we don’t just manufacture tools—we build reliability, toughness, and trust into every product. That starts on the shop floor with leaders who don’t just manage, they do.

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Manager who is hands-on, floor-focused, and passionate about mentoring a high-performing production team. This isn’t a behind-the-desk leadership role. You’ll be out where the action happens—supporting your team, solving problems in real time, and driving performance through example.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead day-to-day production operations for steel cutting, grinding, injection molding, and assembly lines to meet KPIs
• Be a visible, on-the-floor presence—actively engaging with team members to keep production on track
• Motivate and mentor a team of supervisors and union employees to meet safety, quality, and output goals
• Identify and resolve production issues quickly and effectively
• Collaborate closely with planning, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Support a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Report directly to the Factory Director with insights, actions, and performance updates

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in a union environment
• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced production setting
• A doer’s mindset—proactive, practical, and ready to jump in wherever needed
• Strong communication and coaching skills—you inspire trust and action
• Solid understanding of safety, lean manufacturing, and quality standards
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and make decisions in real time

Why Gerber?

For over 80 years, Gerber has been a leader in knives, tools, and problem-solving gear made right here in the USA. At our Portland facility, we bring ideas to life with precision and purpose—and we need the right leaders to help us keep pushing forward.

Last day of application:

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At Fiskars Group, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us and we want to help you achieve it. We offer well-being focused programs (funds for wellness activities; gym, yoga classes, etc.) and health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life. We currently offer hybrid work arrangements where possible.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives, and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Future Planning: We care about your future. We offer retirement contribution matching providing you with financial security in your post-work years. 

Employee Support: Life happens, and we’re here to support you. We currently offer paid sick leave, paid parental leave (for both birthing and non-birthing parent) and employee assistance programs and resources to address local needs, offering confidential counseling, financial guidance, and other valuable support services.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued. We offer bonus incentives, and profit sharing.