Hiring: Director of Manufacturing Company: Firebolt Group Location: Wixom, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:06:27 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management About the job Experience: •10+ years in manufacturing/production environments, with 5+ years in shop-floor operational leadership •Proven track record in mid-to-high volume custom manufacturing (semi-automated assembly plants experience preferred) •General systems knowledge and computer proficiency are required; specific lean frameworks (e.g., 5S, Kanban, Kaizen) are useful but not mandatory Required Skills: •This role is 100% on-site and manages roughly 100 total facility personnel through departmental managers, translating revenue targets into efficient shop-floor execution while maintaining strict quality, lean, and safety standards. •Production Manager •Print Room Manager •Drive daily plant throughput to hit output, delivery, and quality KPIs across all shifts •Oversee master scheduling and workload balancing across assembly, print room, and engineering departments •Work directly on the production floor to identify bottlenecks, clear material/equipment blockers, and streamline assembly workflows •Monitor scrap rates, equipment uptime, and labor efficiency to reduce operating costs •Drive active 5S and Lean Manufacturing practices across all floor workstations Qualifications: •Associate or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, or Engineering preferred •Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems •Inventory and warehouse management software •Project management and task-tracking platforms •Workforce management, payroll, and HRIS systems •Standard business desktop applications (spreadsheet, document, and presentation software) Compensation: •$125,000 - $140,000 / year •Full medical, dental, and vision package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!