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, managing strategic initiatives, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. Proficient in financial management, risk mitigation, and process improvement within manufacturing environments.

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Manufacturing Program GovernanceCross-Functional Team LeadershipFinancial Management in ManufacturingLean Principles ApplicationRisk Management and Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Infrastructure DevelopmentPerformance Metrics EstablishmentDesign for ManufacturabilityOperational KPI TrackingCapital Equipment IntegrationChange Management MethodsRAID Log MaintenanceProcess Improvement RecommendationsCapacity PlanningExecutive-Level Reporting

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic Decision MakingCollaborationCommunicationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingOperationsIndustrialized ConstructionComplianceContinuous ImprovementSafetyQualityPlanning and SchedulingBusiness TechnologyCapEx

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 as necessary
Provide executive-level reporting on program status, risks, financials, benefits, and key decisions
Lead and develop Managers and Associate Managers of Manufacturing Projects
Lead cross-functional teams across Safety, Quality, Operations Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Planning & Scheduling, Continuous Improvement, and Business Technology
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
Provide Design for Manufacturability and process-readiness feedback to engineering
Lead manufacturing financial objectives, including CapEx, COGS drivers, ROI strategies, and value delivery
Ensure operational readiness and compliance with local regulations and standards
Track manufacturing quality concerns and feed insights into product and process improvements
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
Apply Lean principles to daily management, deliverables, systems, and processes
Facilitate adoption of new systems, processes, and projects using change management methods such as ADKAR
Support bids and proposals with manufacturing inputs on capacity, timelines, risks, cost, and technology recommendations
Perform other related duties as 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
Successful completion of a background and drug test required for employment

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 regular/full-time team members
Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled