Manufacturing Manager

MJ Recruiters, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account

Medical insurance

Basic life insurance

401K

Year-end discretionary bonus

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Reputable manufacturer in Ada, Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead an experienced, multi-shift operation on the shop floor in a climate-controlled facility.

You'll coach direct and indirect reports, drive safety, quality and on-time delivery, and partner with top leaders to shape the plant's operational strategy. Expect hands-on leadership, strong accountability, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 3–5 years of similar fast-paced manufacturing management experience.
• Experience leading direct and indirect reports.
• Experience initiating continuous improvement efforts.
• Experience working in QMS environments (ISO, IATF).
• Experience leading RCA (root cause analysis) and formal problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, motivate and coach direct and indirect reports.
• Maintain safety, quality and on-time delivery for the department.
• Champion root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and determine corrective actions.
• Evaluate production schedules and modify as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve the manufacturing process (scrap, downtime).
• Ensure HR compliance and complete documentation.
• Participate in leadership team meetings and update management.
• Utilize ERP and MS Excel for reports and analysis.
• Partner on capital equipment projects with cost justification.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven

Accountability

People management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Manager
Ada, OH area
Compensation depends on education, industry and years of experience

Step into a high-impact leadership role where you’ll lead an experienced team on the shop floor of a clean, climate-controlled facility while working alongside decision-makers and reporting to a manager who truly knows the job inside and out.

• Lead an Experienced, Tenured Team: Step into a role backed by a highly skilled department with exceptional tenure, giving you strong operational stability from day one.
• Hands-On Leadership on the Floor: Spend up to 70% of your time on the shop floor engaging directly with your team, driving culture, and making a visible daily impact.
• Empathetic Leadership & Support: Report directly to someone who previously walked in your shoes and knows the role inside and out—giving you unparalleled support, clear guidance, and an advocate in your corner.
• A True Seat at the Leadership Table: Work alongside key decision-makers daily—your voice and insights will actively shape the company’s operational strategy.
• Modern, Climate-Controlled Facility: Manage inside a well-lit and fully climate-controlled plant that prioritizes team comfort, safety, and work/life balance.

• Lead an Experienced, Tenured Team: Step into a role backed by a highly skilled department with exceptional tenure, giving you strong operational stability from day one.
• Hands-On Leadership on the Floor: Spend up to 70% of your time on the shop floor engaging directly with your team, driving culture, and making a visible daily impact.
• Empathetic Leadership & Support: Report directly to someone who previously walked in your shoes and knows the role inside and out—giving you unparalleled support, clear guidance, and an advocate in your corner.
• A True Seat at the Leadership Table: Work alongside key decision-makers daily—your voice and insights will actively shape the company’s operational strategy.
• Modern, Climate-Controlled Facility: Manage inside a well-lit and fully climate-controlled plant that prioritizes team comfort, safety, and work/life balance.

Reputable manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for their manufacturing facility. The Manufacturing Manager will have direct and indirect reports and will be responsible for a multi-shift operation. Daily you will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, motivate and coach direct and indirect reports
• Maintain safety, quality and on time delivery for the department
• Champion root cause analysis and corrective actions in the assigned department
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and determine corrective actions
• Evaluate production schedules and make any needed modifications
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve the manufacturing process, including scrap reductions, minimizing downtime, etc.
• Ensure HR compliance and policy and complete supportive documentation
• Participate in strategic leadership team meetings and update management on the status of the department
• Utilize the ERP system and MS Excel to complete required reports and analysis
• Partner with others to drive capital equipment projects, including cost justification and project management
• Monitor material control management
• Oversee multiple projects at a time, which are time sensitive
• Other duties as directed by management

This position requires candidates to be on the manufacturing floor 50-70% of their day. Candidates should be able to develop teams, be data driven, able hold others accountable, be energetic and able to take ownership of projects, have good work history and enjoy floor presence. Individuals who enjoy leading high performing teams, are encouraged to supply.

Benefits are competitive, including a health savings account, medical, basic life insurance, 401K, year end discretionary bonus, paid holidays and vacation.

Requirements for the Manufacturing Manager:
1. A high school diploma/GED is required, a bachelor’s degree is preferred
2. At least 3-5 years of similar fast-paced manufacturing management experience
3. Experience successfully leading direct and indirect reports
4. Experience initiating continuous improvement efforts
5. Experience working in QMS regulated environments, ISO, IATF, etc.
6. Experience leading or participating in RCA (root case analysis), formal problem solving and corrective actions
7. Microsoft Office, primarily Excel

Skills that are preferred, BUT NOT required:
1. Mechanical aptitude
2. ERP experience

Why work for this organization:
1. Stable, established manufacturer
2. Excellent tenure among staff
3. Diverse business mix

4. Clean, well-lit facility

5. Good work/life balance

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Ada, Ohio area.

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