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 manufacturing program governance, performance metrics, and operational readiness, with a strong focus on leading cross-functional teams and driving process improvements. Proficient in financial management related to manufacturing, including CapEx, COGS, and ROI strategies.

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Manufacturing Program GovernanceLean PrinciplesNew Product IntroductionsCapacity PlanningChange Management (ADKAR)

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Hard Skills

Performance MetricsOperational ReadinessProcess ImprovementCapital Equipment IntegrationManufacturing Financial ObjectivesRisk MitigationDashboard ReportingManufacturing Quality ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationFacility Readiness

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipStrategic Initiative ManagementExecutive ReportingDecision MakingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingOperationsIndustrialized ConstructionComplianceSafetyQualityContinuous ImprovementBusiness TechnologyCapacity ExpansionsLine Launches

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 risks, maintain RAID logs, drive corrective actions, and escalate when necessary
Provide executive-level reporting on program status, risks, financials, benefits, and key decisions
Lead and develop a team responsible for NPIs, capacity expansions, new operations, line launches, and process improvement initiatives
Lead cross-functional manufacturing support 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 to improve productivity, quality, safety, visibility, and ergonomics
Provide engineering insight for Design for Manufacturability and process readiness
Lead manufacturing financial objectives including CapEx, COGS drivers, ROI strategies, and value delivery
Collaborate with regional teams on operational readiness and compliance
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
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 bids and proposals 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
Successful completion of a background and drug test
Ability to lead and develop Managers, Manufacturing Projects and Associate Managers, Manufacturing Projects
Knowledge of manufacturing program governance, performance metrics, reporting standards, capacity planning, and operational readiness
Experience with new product introductions, capacity expansions, line launches, facility readiness, process changes, capital equipment, systems, and technologies
Knowledge of Lean principles and change management methods such as ADKAR
Experience with CapEx, COGS drivers, ROI strategies, and value delivery
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional manufacturing and business technology teams
Ability to support compliance with local regulations and standards

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