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Ajulia Executive Search

Manufacturing Manager

Ajulia Executive Search, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States, 42701

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Are you looking to make a career change to an exciting company? This exciting opportunity as a Manufacturing Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Manufacturing Manager role could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities

Achieve performance targets for:

Safety

Product quality

Cost efficiency

On-time delivery

Financial results

Foster a culture of safety through:

Enforcing safe work practices and 5S/housekeeping standards

Conducting layered safety audits and ensuring timely closure of findings

Maintaining a current and effective emergency response plan

Collaborate with the General Manager on:

Resource planning: staffing, capital, facilities, and new programs

Capacity planning and forecasting using corporate tools (molding, painting, assembly)

Champion Summit Lean Manufacturing System (SLMS) principles:

Practical Problem Solving (PPS)

Kaizen events

Standardized Work, Continuous Flow, Pull Systems, Jidoka

Ensure implementation and adherence to SLMS best practices

Actively participate in product development and launch planning

Ensure plant readiness aligned with Knowledge-Based Product Development (KBPD) and customer‑specific requirements

Foster cross‑functional collaboration with corporate engineering, sales, and materials teams

Lead, coach, and develop plant leadership team

Facilitate daily staff meetings with clear assignment of responsibilities and required action plans

Promote use of Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act (PDCA) for issue resolution and performance improvement

Support talent development initiatives in alignment with corporate goals

Ensure plant compliance with:

IATF 16949 (Quality)

ISO 14001 (Environmental)

SPI systems and corporate standards across all functions (Quality, Maintenance, Materials, etc.)

Uphold and reinforce company philosophy, ethical standards, and HR policies

Support the GM in managing customer relationships and ensuring effective communication

Maintain positive employee relations and a respectful work environment

Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations

Partner with the GM to allocate resources for facility upkeep and security

Maintain strong floor presence across all shifts to engage employees and monitor operations

Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred or 7+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing leadership role

Minimum 5 years in a technical or management capacity

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, budgeting, quality systems, and HR practices

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Effective communicator and team leader

Ability to synthesize and act on complex information

Minimal travel required (less than 5%)

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

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