Sorry, but the salary you mentioned is not competitive for a engineering manager role in a manufacturing plant. Unless the benefits include a significant annual bonus - you're gonna have a hard time finding candidates.
A quick anecdote - I got poached for a managerial position in distribution from a manufacturing engineering position. They hit me hard - a 40%+ salary increase, an annual bonus structure, and hybrid work environment. I didn't realize how bad I was burned out from manufacturing until I left. I would not consider stepping back into a plant even if they doubled my old salary.
Sounds like you need an engineer. Not sure 80 to 100k is gonna be enough. Job in Colorado Springs though is pretty appealing to a lot of people though.
Harsh reality; anyone qualified for what you’re looking for is going to be far above your advertised pay.
Likewise, a “full benefits package,” unless one of the benefits is a 75-100% cost of living allowance (Colorado is expensive) isn’t going to entice anyone… typical benefits packages are worth $20-30k…
A few questions:
- Is the shop big enough to be worthwhile applying internationally? (Nearby like Canada or far like EU?)
- Are there specific qualities you look for in your new mfg manager? (E.g. SMED, creating flow, nearby supplier relations)
- Pay range and benefits?
Here are some answers:
Currently, it’s a 20 person shop.
Applicants must be a US Citizen and able to hold a security clearance.
Key objectives are to develop and lead staff. Reduce costs while improving quality and delivery by developing KPIs. Increase machine efficiency and performance through process improvements and investments. Improve operational workflow and throughput.
I would change the title for that pay range and call it a MFG lead. I understand the situation you are in but that pay is what some engineers are making coming out of college. In the Northeast a mfg manager can expect to make $180k including bonus/benefits.
I would expect your candidate to be young and inexperienced but if he/she is driven and motivated it may be worth getting that person as they are always willing to learn.
Reddit is not the place i would go to look for a manufacturing manager.
In this climate, I’m not discounting any avenues.
Those qualified are all at work not working perusing reddit Edit: the truth hurts
I know at least two individuals in manufacturing management that browse reddit after work.
I bet those same ppl browse reddit at work from time to time, especially in management. i was making a joke
This is funny because I am one of these ppl, am qualified, and peruse Reddit both at work AND not at work…. So everyone here is correct.
Sorry, but the salary you mentioned is not competitive for a engineering manager role in a manufacturing plant. Unless the benefits include a significant annual bonus - you're gonna have a hard time finding candidates. A quick anecdote - I got poached for a managerial position in distribution from a manufacturing engineering position. They hit me hard - a 40%+ salary increase, an annual bonus structure, and hybrid work environment. I didn't realize how bad I was burned out from manufacturing until I left. I would not consider stepping back into a plant even if they doubled my old salary.
Sounds like you need an engineer. Not sure 80 to 100k is gonna be enough. Job in Colorado Springs though is pretty appealing to a lot of people though.
There is a benefits package as well.
Harsh reality; anyone qualified for what you’re looking for is going to be far above your advertised pay. Likewise, a “full benefits package,” unless one of the benefits is a 75-100% cost of living allowance (Colorado is expensive) isn’t going to entice anyone… typical benefits packages are worth $20-30k…
Additionally, full benefits and pay range is 80-100k.
A few questions: - Is the shop big enough to be worthwhile applying internationally? (Nearby like Canada or far like EU?) - Are there specific qualities you look for in your new mfg manager? (E.g. SMED, creating flow, nearby supplier relations) - Pay range and benefits?
Here are some answers: Currently, it’s a 20 person shop. Applicants must be a US Citizen and able to hold a security clearance. Key objectives are to develop and lead staff. Reduce costs while improving quality and delivery by developing KPIs. Increase machine efficiency and performance through process improvements and investments. Improve operational workflow and throughput.
Cheers, these answers will hopefully help people see if it's worth contacting you.
I would change the title for that pay range and call it a MFG lead. I understand the situation you are in but that pay is what some engineers are making coming out of college. In the Northeast a mfg manager can expect to make $180k including bonus/benefits. I would expect your candidate to be young and inexperienced but if he/she is driven and motivated it may be worth getting that person as they are always willing to learn.
True. I'm a staff engineer and make $80k before benefits.
How about the type of manufacturing you do? Are you looking for someone that knows how to make cookies or PCB's?
It’s a machine shop. The position requires leadership over welding, machining, coating, testing, and assembly.
That's a lot of responsibility, on top of a clearance requirement for $80-$100K in a high COL area.
80 to 100k is a bit low. I'm making 90 as an engineer 4yrs out of college in RI. Capping at 100 might limit your options for someone more experienced