Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced MANEX Manager to lead Manufacturing Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives for a high-performance manufacturing operation in Cayey, PR. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a hands-on operational excellence leader who is passionate about Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, data-driven decision-making, and building a strong culture of continuous improvement.

The MANEX Manager will play a highly visible role across production, quality, maintenance, and operations teams, helping drive measurable improvements in productivity, quality, OEE, cost reduction, waste elimination, and employee engagement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, collaborative manufacturing environment with supportive leadership, strong cross-functional teamwork, and a focus on innovation, efficiency, and long-term operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the deployment and execution of the site Manufacturing Excellence strategy across production areas.
- Drive Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, DMAIC, Kaizen, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving initiatives.
- Develop, monitor, and improve key performance indicators related to productivity, quality, waste reduction, cost savings, and OEE.
- Partner with Operations, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and support teams to identify performance gaps and implement sustainable improvements.
- Coach employees and leaders on Lean tools, continuous improvement methods, change management, and Manufacturing Management Systems.
- Support digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, daily operational reviews, and compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Compensation and Benefits
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 3%.
- Weekly payroll.
- Company-paid holidays.
- 15 days of vacation.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee stock savings plan.
- Educational assistance.
- Wellness programs and health fair.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Occupational clinic.

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