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Manufacturing Leader in Gainesville

Date Posted: 11 November 2026

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Job Description

Manufacturing Leader

An established, growing metal fabrication manufacturer is looking for a Manufacturing Leader to supervise, train and motivate a production team. You'll run a safe, productive department by organizing people, machines and daily operations. You'll also lead projects, make sure work meets quality standards, and find ways to raise productivity. You'll report to the Manufacturing Manager.

Requirements:

  • Use the production schedule to prioritize equipment and departments so jobs ship to customers on time
  • Communicate daily with management and your team on safety, productivity, quality and timeliness
  • Make decisions on your own and bring in the next level of management when needed
  • Manage payroll information, including vacation, holiday and overtime for hourly employees
  • Work with fellow leaders to keep critical equipment and departments staffed
  • Enforce safety policies and fix safety problems or raise them with maintenance, engineering or management
  • Set performance standards, monitor performance and handle hiring, assigning work, reviews, recognition and discipline

Experience:

  • 4+ years of recent supervisory experience in manufacturing
  • Strong working knowledge of manufacturing systems, quality requirements, industrial engineering and tool engineering
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate production programs
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, and a leadership style that builds high morale
  • High school diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years of related technical training or 3 years of on-the-job training

Company Highlights and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Room for growth with a stable, growing company
  • Investment in modern equipment and facilities
  • Safety-first culture focused on continuous improvement

My name is Cole DeMars and I place professionals at all levels across the country. To confidentially discuss the next step in your career, I encourage you to email me your resume or call me to set up a discussion: cole.demars@gogpac.com, (612) 688-6361.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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