Senior Production Leader - Molding & Assembly Operations

Kinetico Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetico Incorporated is seeking a Senior Production Manager to oversee molding and assembly across multiple facilities. You will drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and safety, lead teams, and push continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8–10+ years in manufacturing with lean/Six Sigma training; collaboration with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, R&D, Sales and Service is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of manufacturing experience including progressive management experience
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience and training
• Customer-focused with the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated experience developing and engaging others
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong team player with knowledge of ERP systems; JD Edwards knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee molding and assembly production operation teams, including performance management, development, and hiring decisions.
• Develop, modify, and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Lead assembly and molding operations across multiple facilities.
• Support daily manufacturing activities including resource allocation, workflow optimization and leader standard work.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives, operational efficiencies, and quality.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, R&D, Sales, Service and more.
• Track and communicate KPI results to leadership and troubleshoot issues; enforce safety policies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

People management

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management/related field

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Job description

Kinetico Incorporated is seeking a Senior Production Manager to oversee molding and assembly across multiple facilities. You will drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and safety, lead teams, and push continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8–10+ years in manufacturing with lean/Six Sigma training; collaboration with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, R&D, Sales and Service is essential.