Manufacturing Programs Manager

FTI

. Establish and maintain manufacturing program governance frameworks, performance metrics, and reporting standards .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in establishing manufacturing program governance frameworks, managing strategic initiatives, and integrating technologies into operations. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams, driving Lean principles, and ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering on financial objectives.

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Manufacturing Program GovernanceStrategic Manufacturing Initiatives ManagementLean Principles ImplementationCapital Equipment IntegrationProject Management Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Performance Metrics DevelopmentRisk Identification and MitigationFinancial Management (CapEx, COGS, ROI)Process ImprovementManufacturing Infrastructure PlanningDesign for Manufacturability FeedbackOperational KPI TrackingChange Management (ADKAR)New Product IntroductionCapacity Expansion Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationDecision MakingCommunicationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingOperationsIndustrialized ConstructionComplianceQuality ManagementSafety StandardsContinuous ImprovementManufacturing Project ManagementOperational ReadinessChange Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain manufacturing program governance frameworks, performance metrics, and reporting standards
Manage strategic manufacturing initiatives across multiple plants, product lines, and operational disciplines
Identify and mitigate program risks, maintain RAID logs, drive corrective actions, and escalate issues
Provide executive-level reporting on program status, risks, financials, benefits, and key decisions
Lead and develop Managers, Manufacturing Projects and Associate Managers, Manufacturing Projects
Lead cross-functional manufacturing support teams for initiative and launch-plan deliverables
Develop and maintain manufacturing infrastructure and capacity plans
Oversee integration of capital equipment, systems, and technologies into manufacturing operations
Investigate and recommend technologies and process improvements for productivity, quality, safety, visibility, and ergonomics
Provide engineering feedback on Design for Manufacturability and process readiness
Lead manufacturing financial objectives, including CapEx, COGS drivers, ROI strategies, and value delivery
Ensure operational readiness and compliance with local regulations and standards
Support methodologies for tracking manufacturing quality concerns and feeding improvements into products and processes
Improve visibility into manufacturing process flow and operational KPIs through dashboards and standard reporting
Facilitate structured decision making for layouts, equipment, processes, and technology selections
Drive Lean principles into daily management, deliverables, systems, and processes
Facilitate adoption of new systems, processes, and projects using change management methods such as ADKAR
Support bid and proposal processes with manufacturing inputs on capacity, timelines, risks, cost, and technology recommendations
Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required in any related field of study
Master's degree preferred
7+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrialized construction, or related field
Travel: 0-25%
Work between 7 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday
Successfully pass a background and drug test
Ability to establish and maintain manufacturing program governance frameworks, performance metrics, and reporting standards
Ability to manage strategic manufacturing initiatives across multiple plants, product lines, and operational disciplines
Experience leading and developing manufacturing project management teams
Experience with new product introductions, capacity expansions, line launches, facility readiness, process changes, and strategic manufacturing initiatives
Experience integrating capital equipment, systems, and technologies into manufacturing operations
Knowledge of Lean principles and change management methods such as ADKAR
Ability to manage CapEx, COGS drivers, ROI strategies, and value delivery
Ability to collaborate with Safety, Quality, Operations Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Planning & Scheduling, Continuous Improvement, and Business Technology teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and continued education programs
Competitive, merit-based compensation
Career path development
Flexible and robust benefits package
Industry-leading benefits for team members and their families