Manager, Production

Paylocity; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid training and career development

Employee well-being benefits including

Company events

Job summary

Koroseal in Louisville, KY is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily operations at our manufacturing facility. You will champion safety, drive lean initiatives, and lead cross-functional teams to meet quality, on-time delivery, and cost targets.

The role reports to the Director of Operations and requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving, and experience with ERP/production scheduling systems. On-site position with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety across all areas of the operation.
• Lead quality initiatives to reduce scrap rates and improve consistency.
• Monitor daily schedule attainment and address build plan variances.
• Minimize overtime by increasing capacity through improved equipment uptime.
• Lead efforts to reduce changeover times and audit adherence to standard work.
• Build and maintain a flexible, cross-trained workforce to support business agility.
• Provide direction to supervisors and team leads to foster a safe, high-performance culture.
• Champion CI projects in partnership with internal stakeholders across operations, engineering, and design.
• Identify gaps in performance and proactively implement innovative process solutions

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor\u2019s degree in Process/Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Production scheduling systems

Job description

Description

Position Overview

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations at our Louisville manufacturing facility, with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role drives results through strong leadership, lean manufacturing practices, and a culture of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a passion for engaging teams, optimizing performance, and delivering products that meet and exceed customer expectations. This position collaborates closely with Continuous Improvement, Quality, Sales, Production Scheduling, Maintenance, and Design teams to support business objectives.

This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Louisville, KY manufacturing facility and reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety of Operation

• Champion a culture of safety across all areas of the operation.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies, procedures, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Identify operational risks and implement control measures aligned with the hierarchy of controls.
• Partner with the EHS Manager and cross-functional teams to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Product Quality

• Lead quality initiatives to reduce scrap rates and improve consistency.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Use Pareto analysis and other data tools to identify trends and drive improvement.

Customer Lead Times

• Monitor daily schedule attainment and address build plan variances.
• Minimize overtime by increasing capacity through improved equipment uptime.
• Lead efforts to reduce changeover times and audit adherence to standard work.
• Build and maintain a flexible, cross-trained workforce to support business agility.

Operational Effectiveness

• Achieve productivity targets and output goals for finished goods.
• Train and coach teams on lean tools such as SMED, Kaizen, and 5S.
• Support the hiring, onboarding, and development of production team members.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Provide direction to supervisors and team leads to foster a safe, high-performance culture.
• Champion CI projects in partnership with internal stakeholders across operations, engineering, and design.
• Identify gaps in performance and proactively implement innovative process solutions

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in high-volume production
• Experience in printing, wallcoverings, textiles, or surface solutions manufacturing is a plus
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and quality systems
• Proven ability to lead large-scale / multi-shift teams and drive continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of ERP and production scheduling systems
• OSHA and safety compliance training or certifications (OSHA 10 Industrial)
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the manufacturing floor for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments, including noise and temperature variations.
• Other duties as assigned

Koroseal Total Rewards:

• Vacation time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including a Flexible Savings Account
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance with supplemental options available for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid training and career development
• Employee well-being benefits including robust EAP offering
• Company events