Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Cayey, PR. This role is ideal for a manufacturing leader who is passionate about continuous improvement, operational excellence, and building high-performing production teams in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The Manufacturing Manager will lead Manufacturing Excellence initiatives across production areas, using Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, DMAIC, and world-class manufacturing practices to improve efficiency, reduce waste, strengthen quality, and increase employee engagement. This is a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence site performance, support digital transformation, and partner with cross-functional teams across Operations, Production, Quality, Maintenance, People and Culture, and Supply Chain.

This opportunity offers a collaborative and improvement-focused work environment where leadership, coaching, problem solving, and data-driven decision making are valued. The right candidate will help shape the site’s MANEX strategy, develop talent, and drive meaningful operational improvements that support long-term manufacturing success.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the implementation and ongoing execution of the Manufacturing Excellence strategy across production areas.
- Develop, monitor, and improve KPIs related to productivity, quality, waste reduction, cost optimization, and overall equipment effectiveness.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, align priorities, and implement sustainable operational solutions.
- Train, coach, and engage employees at all levels on Lean tools, continuous improvement principles, Manufacturing Management Systems, and loss reduction practices.
- Support compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory standards while advancing digital transformation and data-driven decision making.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $80,000 to $110,000 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Location: Cayey, PR.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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