Entry Level Manufacturing Manager Jobs
New grad manufacturing manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on project leadership can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Lockheed Martin, BD, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
What You'll be Doing:
- Accountable for 200% Safety – self and others.
- Ensure mechanical and electrical expertise is available to production and other departments to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds in a 24-hour 7-day per week operation.
- Experience in Ammonia, Boiler and/or waste water treatment plant.
- Collaborate with plant management and corporate staff to utilize equipment to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques.
- Support and promote maintenance and engineering standards to comply with SQF (Safe Quality Foods), FDA (Food & Drug Admin) and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations.
- Utilize a computerized maintenance management system to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventative maintenance.
- Develop, report and analyze key maintenance performance indicators as a means to create and implement corrective actions.
- Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
- Ensure corporate policies and standards are followed in both capital project implementation as well as daily maintenance and other tasks.
- Strictly manage maintenance budget with an emphasis on cost savings.
- Adhere to and support all work rule policies regarding safety as detailed in the Meijer Guiding Principles, Meijer Safety Standards, and related Meijer policies.
- Provide management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management.
What You Bring with You (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience leading manufacturing-related capital projects, including oversight and execution.
- Prior experience with ESL and/or Aseptic filling equipment required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Auto CAD.
- Experience managing capital projects.
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
- Must possess a passion for continuous improvement.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
- Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
- Ability to effectively select, coach, develop, engage and retain a team.
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
What You'll be Doing:
- Accountable for 200% Safety – self and others.
- Ensure mechanical and electrical expertise is available to production and other departments to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds in a 24-hour 7-day per week operation.
- Experience in Ammonia, Boiler and/or waste water treatment plant.
- Collaborate with plant management and corporate staff to utilize equipment to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques.
- Support and promote maintenance and engineering standards to comply with SQF (Safe Quality Foods), FDA (Food & Drug Admin) and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations.
- Utilize a computerized maintenance management system to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventative maintenance.
- Develop, report and analyze key maintenance performance indicators as a means to create and implement corrective actions.
- Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
- Ensure corporate policies and standards are followed in both capital project implementation as well as daily maintenance and other tasks.
- Strictly manage maintenance budget with an emphasis on cost savings.
- Adhere to and support all work rule policies regarding safety as detailed in the Meijer Guiding Principles, Meijer Safety Standards, and related Meijer policies.
- Provide management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management.
What You Bring with You (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience leading manufacturing-related capital projects, including oversight and execution.
- Prior experience with ESL and/or Aseptic filling equipment required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Auto CAD.
- Experience managing capital projects.
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
- Must possess a passion for continuous improvement.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
- Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
- Ability to effectively select, coach, develop, engage and retain a team.
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Entry Level Manufacturing Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level manufacturing manager job?
Focus on internships, co-op programs, or any hands-on production floor experience you can point to, even from academic projects. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand lean manufacturing basics, can communicate across shifts, and show comfort with safety and quality standards. A degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related field gives you a clear edge, though some employers will consider candidates from other disciplines with relevant practical experience.
Which companies hire entry level manufacturing managers?
Companies hiring entry level manufacturing managers right now include Lockheed Martin, BD, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from mid-size to large manufacturers, consumer goods producers, and industrial equipment companies that run structured rotational or management trainee programs.
Are there remote entry level manufacturing manager jobs?
Yes, though most manufacturing manager roles are on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level manufacturing manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover planning, coordination, or vendor management functions rather than direct floor supervision. If remote flexibility matters to you, search specifically for production planning or operations coordinator titles, which are more likely to offer hybrid arrangements at the entry level.
Are these new grad manufacturing manager jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little to no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically states that zero to two years of experience is acceptable, mentions a rotational program or trainee path, or lists an internship as a substitute for full-time work history. If a posting asks for a portfolio of projects or coursework, that is a strong signal it is open to new grads.
Which industries hire the most entry level manufacturing managers?
Entry Level manufacturing manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they run high-volume production operations that require ongoing supervisory coverage, making them well suited to developing new talent through structured training rather than waiting for experienced candidates.