Manager, Manufacturing

2 Months ago • 8-10 Years • Manufacturing

Job Summary

Job Description

The Manufacturing Manager will lead and achieve production targets while driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process. Responsibilities include overseeing production, meeting output targets, managing costs, improving first-pass yield (FPY), and maintaining safety and quality standards. This role involves leading teams, implementing best practices, and collaborating across departments to support new product introductions. The manager will also be responsible for implementing contingency plans and ensuring timely project completion. The position requires hands-on involvement and building a productive environment. This includes developing team members, implementing best practices, and collaborating across departments. The manager needs to drive compliance with safety and environmental standards and champion continuous improvement.
Must have:
  • 8-10 years of high-volume manufacturing experience
  • 5+ years in a leadership role
  • Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
  • Experience introducing new products into production
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience implementing Lean practices
Perks:
  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Paid parental leave for all
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Fitness Programs
  • Emotional & Mental Wellness support
  • Learning & Development programs
  • Snacks in our offices

Job Details

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact


The Manufacturing Manager will play a key role in leading and achieving production targets while driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing process. This position requires hands-on involvement to guide and support the operations team, ensuring that safety and quality standards are consistently met. The ideal candidate will work to build a highly productive environment that fosters open communication, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture to drive world-class production. Additionally, this role involves developing team members, implementing best practices, and collaborating across departments to support new product introductions that align with the company's strategic goals.

What You’ll Do

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Reports to: Director, Manufacturing
Direct Reports: 3-6 Direct Reports

· Oversee all aspects of production, including daily planning, meeting output targets, managing costs, improving first-pass yield (FPY), and maintaining safety and quality standards.
· Ensure high-quality output while optimizing costs, resources, and adherence to best safety practices.
· Lead by example to position the organization as a leader in World-Class Manufacturing.
· Recruit, coach, and develop large teams of both salaried and hourly employees, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
· Drive compliance with safety and environmental standards.
· Champion continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and productivity. Provide feedback to senior leadership and leverage industry benchmarks to adopt best practices.
· Support new product launches and material introductions by collaborating with design teams, establishing process plans, managing budgets, and tracking project timelines to ensure timely delivery.
· Implement high standards in process control, key production metrics, consistent documentation, and 5S initiatives to maintain operational excellence.
· Implement contingency plans to address any production disruptions, ensuring minimal impact on operations.
· Lead the execution of departmental strategies and initiatives that align with overall business objectives.
· Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
· Collaborate effectively across departments, including Product, Finance, Engineering, and Quality, to ensure alignment across the business.

What You Bring

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
· 8-10 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
· Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities with a focus on team development and engagement.
· Proven experience in introducing new products and materials into the production process.
· Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate proactively across all levels of the organization.
· Ability to excel under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and meet tight deadlines with consistent follow-through.
· Demonstrated sense of urgency and drive to achieve results.
· Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
· Proven experience implementing Lean practices to reduce waste, boost efficiency, and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits that Benefit You

  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Paid parental leave for all
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Fitness Programs
  • Emotional & Mental Wellness support
  • Learning & Development programs
  • And yes, we have snacks in our offices


Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.


Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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