Manufacturing Manager

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

Job summary

Reputable manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead a skilled team in a climate-controlled facility and report to a capable manager. You will oversee multi-shift operations, drive safety and quality, and collaborate with decision-makers on strategic plans.

The role requires 50–70% floor presence, HR compliance, and a focus on data-driven improvements using ERP and Excel. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not mandatory; 3–5 years of management in manufacturing is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3–5 years of fast-paced manufacturing management experience
• Experience leading direct and indirect reports
• Experience initiating continuous improvement efforts
• Experience working in QMS regulated environments (ISO, IATF)
• Experience leading RCA and corrective actions
• Proficient in MS Excel

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 department
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and determine corrective actions
• Evaluate production schedules and modify as needed
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve the manufacturing process and reduce scrap and downtime
• Oversee HR compliance and policy documentation
• Participate in leadership meetings and update management on department status
• Utilize ERP and Excel to complete required reports and analyses
• Collaborate on capital equipment projects with cost justification and project management
• Monitor material control and manage multiple time-sensitive projects

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Data driven

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP system

MS Excel

Job description

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.

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