The Senior Buyer is responsible for the strategic and tactical procurement of saleable goods, operating supplies, and indirect materials. This role partners closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Quality to ensure product availability, optimize inventory levels, strengthen supplier performance, and improve purchasing processes. The Senior Buyer plays a key role in driving cost control, service levels, and supply chain efficiency in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Job Location: Minneapolis / St. Paul
Manufacturing Manager
About the Company
A leading precision manufacturing company specializing in close-tolerance components for medical device and other regulated industries. The business supports OEM customers with demanding quality and performance requirements and operates in a highly technical, fast-paced environment. The culture emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with leaders expected to be engaged, visible, and hands-on.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Manager to lead a technically advanced manufacturing team supporting CNC machining and precision production processes. This role requires deep technical credibility, strong leadership presence, and the ability to operate as a true player/coach. This is not a desk role. The successful candidate will be comfortable working on the floor, troubleshooting complex manufacturing challenges, and developing a highly skilled technical team.
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Manager will lead a team of focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting new product introductions. This role is both strategic and hands-on, balancing leadership responsibilities with deep technical engagement in a high-mix, low-volume production environment.
