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IDEX

Precision engineering for health and safety

Manufacturing Production Manager

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFarmington, CT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred, with a minimum of five years of manufacturing experience.
  • Prior direct supervisory or people-management experience.
  • Demonstrated success in problem solving, project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production equipment.
  • Experience leading teams and managing employee performance and development.
  • Technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, train, and track competency development of manufacturing operators.
  • Manage daily workflow and staffing to ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality standards.
  • Support and execute continuous improvement initiatives across all shifts, including equipment testing, training, 5S, automation, and process simplification.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and teamwork.
  • Ensure effective communication across shifts, including structured handoffs of priorities and issues.
  • Identify and close safety risks in a timely and effective manner.
  • Achieve greater than 90% on-time shipment to customer-requested dates.
  • Support initiatives that reduce manufacturing cost and cycle time by up to 50%.
  • Assist the team in implementing process improvements that result in zero customer returns attributable to manufacturing quality.

Desired Qualifications

  • Self-directed, results-driven, and highly accountable.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities.
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to influence and motivate others.
  • Action-oriented with a strong commitment to completing priorities.

About the Company

IDEX

Precision engineering for health and safety

IDEX is a global provider of engineered, high-precision components and systems for specialized markets, with two main segments: Health Sciences Technologies and Fire Safety Diversified Products. In Health Sciences, it designs liquid subassemblies and precision parts for research and diagnostics; in Fire Safety, it makes pumps, controls, valves, nozzles, and rescue tools for firefighting. It also offers stainless steel banding and clamping devices and metering, dispensing, and mixing equipment for paints and colorants. The company aims to create value by delivering dependable, precisely engineered solutions tailored to exact customer needs in health science, fire safety, and industrial dispensing and joining applications.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Northbrook, IL
Founded
1987

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