Manufacturing Manager

INTIGRAL, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

INTIGRAL, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to direct daily plant operations, oversee production and quality, and implement lean initiatives to achieve cost-effective manufacturing goals.

The role includes budgeting, staff leadership, safety programs, and collaboration with quality and cost accounting to optimize performance and efficiencies across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Engineering, Management or Operations.
• 7+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles (5S, Six Sigma) and safety/quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily plant operations including production, quality, and related activities.
• Develop and manage plant budgets and cost controls.
• Lead lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and visual management.
• Coach and develop operations staff; conduct performance appraisals.

Skills

Lean principles

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Planning & organization

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Engineering / Management / Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Operations Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating the daily operations of the manufacturing plant, including but not limited to production, quality, and other production related activities. This includes developing efficiency strategies to ensure the plant meets production goals and standards at minimal manufacturing costs. Responsibilities also include hiring, training, safety and strong lean knowledge and implementation with accountability of budgets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the plant manufacturing budgets.
• Provide day to day leadership for the successful operation of the facility.
• Coordinate plant activities through the planning with supervisors to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Working closely with Cost Accounting, will estimate production cost and effect changes for management review, action, and control.
• Working closely with Quality Manager to ensure work instructions are being followed to ensure a quality product for the customer.
• Maintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping program, including all timely communication initiatives.
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all operations employees.
• Drive lean initiatives to improve the flow of work, lead Kaizen events and visual management.
• Monitor operation expenses and ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.

Requirements

• Help develop and execute the plant manufacturing budgets.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in a key leadership/management role in a manufacturing facility
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles, 5-S, Six Sigma, safety, quality systems.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office software)
• Strong planning, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business / Engineering / Management / Operations
• 7+ years experience in a manufacturing environment