Finishing Operations Leader — Lean, 5S & Excellence

Cartamundi East Longmeadow Llc; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA

Company paid Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cartamundi East Longmeadow Llc in Erlanger, KY seeks a Senior Finishing Manager to lead all finishing operations, ensuring safe, efficient production and on-time delivery. The role develops supervisors and drives lean initiatives across quality, safety and productivity.

You'll collaborate with Operations, Planning and HR to build a high-performing, engaged workforce. Bachelor's in Engineering or Operations Management and 5–7 years' leadership in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management.
• 5–7 years of leadership experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with standardized work procedures (ISO 9001) and Lean Manufacturing (SMED, 5S, Kanban).
• Experience with SAP and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Finishing department operations to ensure safe, efficient production of high‑quality products.
• Develop supervisors, team leaders and employees; drive safety, quality and productivity initiatives.
• Coordinate with Operations, Planning and HR to achieve on‑time delivery and business objectives.
• Establish and maintain training programs; ensure effective communication of performance.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Planning

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cartamundi East Longmeadow Llc in Erlanger, KY seeks a Senior Finishing Manager to lead all finishing operations, ensuring safe, efficient production and on-time delivery. The role develops supervisors and drives lean initiatives across quality, safety and productivity.

You'll collaborate with Operations, Planning and HR to build a high-performing, engaged workforce. Bachelor's in Engineering or Operations Management and 5–7 years' leadership in manufacturing are required.