Sterling Engineering
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Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr
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Senior Recruiter at Sterling Engineering Job Opportunity: Manufacturing Manager
Location: About 1 Hour South of Louisville, KY
Salary Range: $135,000 – $170,000
We are partnered with a growing, financially solid leader in the injection molding space, supplying mission-critical components to some of the most respected automotive brands around the world. This flagship facility—located just an hour south of Louisville, KY—is seeking a
strategic and experienced Manufacturing Manager
to lead plant operations and drive performance across engineering, maintenance, quality, assembly, and paint lines.
Why You’ll Want This Role
Stable, Financially Sound Employer
High-Impact Role in a Complex, High-Volume Operation
Clear Growth Path into Senior Leadership
What You’ll Be Doing
Operational Leadership
Lead operations across injection molding, assembly, paint lines, maintenance, quality, and engineering.
Drive productivity, operational efficiency, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Team & People Management
Direct and develop a team of supervisors and leads.
Maintain high levels of employee engagement, retention, and performance.
Oversee workforce planning, training, and development initiatives.
Production & Process Optimization
Monitor production KPIs and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S practices to streamline operations.
Collaborate on product launches and process enhancements.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Enforce strict adherence to OSHA, environmental, and customer quality standards.
Partner with QA to address non-conformances, customer feedback, and corrective actions.
Strategic Planning & Growth
Contribute to annual budgeting and capital planning.
Support long-term facility improvements and strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with executive leadership on site-level growth plans.
What You Bring to the Table
7+ years
in manufacturing leadership, preferably in
injection molding or automotive .
Proven ability to lead large-scale teams and manage complex operations.
Expertise in Lean manufacturing, KPI tracking, and process optimization.
Strong communicator and motivator with a track record of team development.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing, Production, and Engineering
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing, and Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing
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Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Sterling Engineering
Senior Recruiter at Sterling Engineering Job Opportunity: Manufacturing Manager
Location: About 1 Hour South of Louisville, KY
Salary Range: $135,000 – $170,000
We are partnered with a growing, financially solid leader in the injection molding space, supplying mission-critical components to some of the most respected automotive brands around the world. This flagship facility—located just an hour south of Louisville, KY—is seeking a
strategic and experienced Manufacturing Manager
to lead plant operations and drive performance across engineering, maintenance, quality, assembly, and paint lines.
Why You’ll Want This Role
Stable, Financially Sound Employer
High-Impact Role in a Complex, High-Volume Operation
Clear Growth Path into Senior Leadership
What You’ll Be Doing
Operational Leadership
Lead operations across injection molding, assembly, paint lines, maintenance, quality, and engineering.
Drive productivity, operational efficiency, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Team & People Management
Direct and develop a team of supervisors and leads.
Maintain high levels of employee engagement, retention, and performance.
Oversee workforce planning, training, and development initiatives.
Production & Process Optimization
Monitor production KPIs and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S practices to streamline operations.
Collaborate on product launches and process enhancements.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Enforce strict adherence to OSHA, environmental, and customer quality standards.
Partner with QA to address non-conformances, customer feedback, and corrective actions.
Strategic Planning & Growth
Contribute to annual budgeting and capital planning.
Support long-term facility improvements and strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with executive leadership on site-level growth plans.
What You Bring to the Table
7+ years
in manufacturing leadership, preferably in
injection molding or automotive .
Proven ability to lead large-scale teams and manage complex operations.
Expertise in Lean manufacturing, KPI tracking, and process optimization.
Strong communicator and motivator with a track record of team development.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing, Production, and Engineering
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing, and Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sterling Engineering by 2x
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