The Manufacturing Manager oversees all production operations for a fast-growing startup in the HVAC equipment industry, specializing in complex, repeatable machinery builds. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited to scale operations alongside company growth.
With a current team of approximately 25 employees and strong growth expected, this position is responsible for building scalable processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring consistent product quality and on-time delivery. A critical component of this role is ownership and optimization of production and inventory control processes within the NetSuite ERP system to support rapid expansion.
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Production Management (Hands-On, Scalable Leadership)
• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet increasing customer demand
• Actively support production on the floor, troubleshooting issues and driving real-time problem solving
• Design and implement scalable workflows, staffing plans, and production processes to support rapid growth
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as throughput, lead time, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery
NetSuite ERP Ownership & Scaling
• Lead the ongoing development and optimization of NetSuite to support scaling manufacturing operations
• Ensure accurate and scalable setup of Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, work orders, and inventory processes
• Implement MRP-driven planning and improve forecasting and scheduling capabilities within NetSuite
• Establish standardized procedures and data governance to maintain system integrity during growth
• Partner with leadership and external consultants to expand ERP functionality as needed
• Train and onboard new employees in NetSuite processes and best practices
Inventory & Materials Management
• Build and refine inventory control processes that scale with growth
• Ensure material availability while balancing working capital and minimizing excess inventory
• Strengthen supplier coordination and develop systems to support increasing purchasing complexity
• Implement cycle counting and inventory accuracy programs early to establish strong operational discipline
Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Establish and maintain quality standards as production volume increases
• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable, repeatable improvements
• Introduce lean manufacturing principles appropriate for a growing startup environment
Team Leadership & Growth
• Lead, mentor, and grow a small but expanding production team
• Help define organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities as the company scales
• Foster a culture of accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of new team members
Safety & Compliance
• Build and reinforce a strong safety culture from early stages of growth
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and HVAC-related regulations
• Opportunity to build and scale manufacturing operations from an early stage
• High-impact leadership role in a rapidly growing company
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with strong growth potential
• Direct influence on systems, processes, and team development
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Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in HVAC, mechanical systems, or similar industries
• Direct experience working with NetSuite ERP in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment strongly preferred
Skills & Competencies
• Strong working knowledge of NetSuite manufacturing modules (work orders, assemblies, inventory, MRP)
• Proven ability to build and scale processes in a growing organization
• Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution
• Solid understanding of production scheduling, BOM structures, and inventory control
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments
• Effective communicator and team leader
• Experience scaling manufacturing operations in a startup or high-growth company
• Background in HVAC equipment manufacturing or complex mechanical assemblies
• Experience leading ERP implementations or major system expansions
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement training/certification
• Combination of office-based planning and active production floor involvement
• Fast-paced, evolving startup environment with shifting priorities
• High visibility role with significant impact on company growth
