Director of Manufacturing – Lean Leadership & Growth

Kutol-Product; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

Kutol Products Company in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Director of Manufacturing to guide strategy and execution with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will lead lean initiatives, develop managers, and partner with Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering to meet demand and support growth; SAP and QMS are key systems.

Ideal candidate brings 10+ years in high-mix manufacturing, strong leadership, and a proven track record in continuous improvement within a regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience in a high-mix, complex-SKU environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, material flow, Lean principles, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in a cGMP-regulated environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies supporting safety, quality, cost, capacity, and order-fulfillment objectives.
• Establish effective operating systems, standardized work, performance metrics, escalation processes, and continuous improvement practices.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles and foster a unified 'One-Operation' culture.
• Develop manufacturing managers and supervisors through coaching, capability building, succession planning, and performance management.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, EHS, and other teams to meet customer demand and support business growth.
• Use SAP, Redzone, MasterControl, and other systems to support data-driven decisions.
• Maintain operational readiness for regulatory and customer requirements, including FDA, EPA, OSHA, and Health Canada.
• Build a safety-first culture across all shifts and lead efforts to proactively identify and reduce operational risk.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

ERP proficiency

QMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Redzone

MasterControl

Job description

Kutol Products Company in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Director of Manufacturing to guide strategy and execution with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will lead lean initiatives, develop managers, and partner with Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering to meet demand and support growth; SAP and QMS are key systems.

Ideal candidate brings 10+ years in high-mix manufacturing, strong leadership, and a proven track record in continuous improvement within a regulated