Site Manager

Site ManagerPay Range: $95,000+Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PMWork Location: Knoxville, TNPosition OverviewM Force Partners is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for overall site performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee performance, inventory, equipment reliability, and production execution.The Site Manager will operate with a high degree of day-to-day autonomy while executing established production plans and schedules. This role will translate production requirements into daily labor, material, equipment, and operational priorities while ensuring performance expectations and customer commitments are met.The ideal Site Manager brings significant manufacturing leadership experience, strong operational and financial judgment, and a track record of developing teams, improving performance, and maintaining accountability across a manufacturing operation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day manufacturing site operations within established production plans, schedules, budgets, quality requirements, and company policiesTranslate production plans into daily labor, material, equipment, and shift prioritiesCoordinate resources and manage production constraints to maintain schedule attainment and customer commitmentsMonitor site performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, cost, and employee performanceIdentify causes of missed performance targets and implement documented corrective actions and recovery plansEstablish clear ownership and deadlines for corrective actions and verify their effectivenessCommunicate site performance, operational risks, and recovery progress to company leadershipEnsure compliance with standard operating procedures, routings, bills of material, work instructions, quality controls, and ERP requirementsMaintain inventory accuracy and ensure proper operational and system change controls are followedDevelop supervisors and employees through clear expectations, coaching, training, and performance accountabilityMaintain qualified leadership coverage to support continuity of site operationsFoster a safe, respectful, productive, and performance-driven work environmentEnsure compliance with workplace safety regulations, company policies, training requirements, and PPE standardsLead site response to significant safety incidents, quality issues, equipment failures, utility interruptions, severe weather, system disruptions, labor shortages, and other operational risksOversee equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and overall asset careManage operating budgets, spending, forecasts, and site resources while escalating significant capital needs and unplanned expensesDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, standardized work, productivity, quality, and cost performanceResolve operational issues while protecting production schedules, inventory, customer service, quality standards, and delivery commitmentsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experienceAt least 7 years of progressively responsible manufacturing or operations experienceAt least 5 years of experience leading supervisors, department leaders, or manufacturing operationsDemonstrated accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee performance within a manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning and execution, capacity management, and operational constraintsExperience with inventory control, quality systems, equipment reliability, and workplace safetyKnowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologiesDemonstrated ability to lead, motivate, develop, and hold supervisors and employees accountableStrong analytical, financial, organizational, and problem-solving skillsExperience interpreting KPIs and using performance data to identify trends and drive corrective actionsExperience with production execution, schedule attainment, inventory control, and labor reportingProficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing ERP systemsAbility to manage competing priorities while maintaining alignment with production and business requirementsStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience within industrial manufacturing environments involving engineered components, plates, gaskets, heat exchanger products, or similar technical productsTechnical certification or degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, operations management, maintenance and reliability, or a related disciplineJob presented by M Force PartnersM Force Partners is a specialized recruitment partner connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations. With a deep understanding of engineering/technical, medical, professional and executive disciplines and industry demands, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions, including direct hire and contract placements, to ensure the right fit for both candidates and clients.If this role isn't the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other opportunities at .Do you know someone who may be a great match? Feel free to share this opportunity within your network.Equal Opportunity EmployerM Force Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.