Company: Spectra Logic
Location: Boulder, CO (Casual, Hybrid Environment)
Position Type: Full-Time, Manufacturing & Operations
Compensation: $100,000 – $150,000 / year (Competitive based on knowledge, skills, and experience)
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Spectra, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
As a Manufacturing Manager at Spectra Logic, you will play a vital role in leading, inspiring, and shaping the teams that assemble and test our world-class products. You will have full ownership over manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational excellence, directly influencing our scalability and customer satisfaction. If you are a proactive leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, championing continuous improvement, and driving strategic workflows in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Empower and Coach: Supervise, mentor, and develop manufacturing personnel, fostering a collaborative culture rooted in teamwork, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
Problem Solve Together: Partner with your team to troubleshoot day-to-day operational challenges, removing roadblocks and escalating cross-functional items when necessary.
Safety & Ergonomics First: Maintain a safe, compliant, and ergonomically optimized work environment that protects your team and adheres to internal and external audit standards.
Strategic Process Planning: Design and manage comprehensive manufacturing process plans—including staffing, resource allocation, advanced tooling, and floor space optimization.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement innovative methods to enhance production workflows, maximize equipment utilization, and optimize manufacturing efficiency.
Data-Driven Success: Monitor core manufacturing metrics and operational data to spot trends, spearhead root cause analyses, and drive proactive corrective actions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to ensure seamless New Product Introductions (NPI) and sustaining operations.
Proven Leadership: 5+ years of successful manufacturing management or supervisory experience, ideally within a complex electro-mechanical or hardware-based production environment.
People First Mentality: A demonstrated passion for coaching, training, and building strong, collaborative, and fast-paced operational teams.
Analytical Mindset: Strong data-driven problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel (or equivalent tools); hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems is highly preferred.
Continuous Improvement Expertise: Practical experience applying Lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and process optimization techniques.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical field is preferred. An equivalent blend of education and exceptional manufacturing leadership experience will gladly be considered.
Residency: Must reside within commuting distance of our Boulder, CO office. Please note: Relocation assistance is not available; local candidates will be prioritized.
