Manufacturing Manager (Precision Machining)

Location: US MN Brooklyn Park; employment eligibility in the United States is verified through E-Verify.

Base salary: $100,000–$120,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global provides processing and packaging equipment, integrated solutions, parts, training, installation, and lifecycle services. Pride Engineering, a hirify.global division, designs and manufactures precision tooling and components for the can-making industry.

What you will do

• Lead manufacturing operations covering CNC and manual machining, assembly, packaging, inspection, and production support.
• Manage production priorities, labor utilization, scheduling, resource allocation, and key performance indicators.
• Champion safety, quality systems, root-cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives involving standard work, visual management, 5S, process control, throughput, and lead-time reduction.
• Partner with engineering and technical teams to improve manufacturability, machining methods, tooling, inspection processes, and first-pass yield.
• Develop operating plans, budgets, capital expenditure projects, workforce programs, and cross-functional business initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, industrial technology, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 8–10 years of progressive manufacturing or operations leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Significant experience leading a precision machine shop, including CNC turning, milling, grinding, production scheduling, capacity planning, quality systems, and equipment maintenance.
• Experience leading supervisors and manufacturing teams, with demonstrated success in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of precision machining, inspection methods, manufacturing finance, budgeting, ERP/MRP systems, and operational performance management.
• Must be willing to work extended hours when required to support business and production needs.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on, open, and communicative work environment with opportunities for individual initiative and career growth.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, paid time off, wellness programs, and a retirement savings plan with company match.
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of employment.
• Drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment environment.