Sr. Manufacturing Area Manager

Top Echelon LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Annual bonus potential

Strong 401K match

Generous vacation time

Excellent medical benefits

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Area Manager to lead a core production area in a 24/7 operation, reporting to the Plant Manager and supervising production staff.

The role emphasizes safety, KPI ownership, and continuous improvement while shaping a culture of accountability and operational excellence. The position offers excellent benefits, profit sharing, annual bonus potential, strong 401K match, generous vacation, and opportunities for relocation as the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical or related field.
• Five+ years of operations management experience in process-oriented manufacturing.
• Experience in chemical, coating, refinery, food, beverage, packaging environments or similar.
• Strong safety focus and CI capabilities.
• Experience leading direct and indirect reports and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own safety, quality, KPIs, and productivity for a delegated plant area.
• Lead management team to meet plant objectives and report metrics.
• Manage scheduling, changeovers, and staffing to meet production goals.
• Develop and achieve plant-wide goals and cost-saving initiatives.
• Coach and develop direct and indirect reports; drive root-cause analysis.

Skills

People leadership

Safety-first

Continuous improvement

Data reporting

Scheduling optimization

Root cause analysis

Coaching & mentoring

Manning adjustments

Excel

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

ERP experience

Job description

Sr. Manufacturing Area Manager

Kansas City, MO area (South side)

Lead a key manufacturing department in a comfortable, air-conditioned plant backed by 20+ years of zero layoffs, multi-million dollar upgrades, and unbeatable benefits!

Unmatched Job Security & Safety:

Join a recession-proof industry with zero layoffs in over 20 years, multi-million dollar annual facility investments, and a culture where safety is strictly priority #1.

Poised for Growth & Promotion:

Lead a core manufacturing area as new product lines launch, with a clear path for advancement—especially for those open to future relocation.

Winning Team & Strong Leadership:

Work in a cohesive, highly supportive environment under a solid plant leader, inside a clean and fully air-conditioned facility.

Premier Compensation & Perks:

Enjoy a top-tier package featuring profit sharing, annual bonus potential, strong 401K match, and generous vacation time.

Continuous Investment & Innovation:

Thrive in a modern plant backed by heavy ongoing capital upgrades, giving you the resources and modern equipment you need to succeed!

If you have overseen direct and indirect reports while working in chemical, coating, refinery, food, beverage, packaging or similar process-oriented environments, don't miss out on this opportunity!

Fast-paced, process-oriented manufacturer is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Area Manager to lead an assigned manufacturing area in a 24/7/365 operation with direct and indirect reports. As the Sr. Manufacturing Area Manager, you will report to the Plant Manager and will have Production Supervisors reporting to you. Daily you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Taking ownership of safety, quality, KPIs, employee development, productivity and continuous improvement of a delegated area of the plant
• Participating within the management team to meet plant objectives
• Completing daily, weekly and monthly reporting and data collection
• Optimizing scheduling and changeover activities
• Developing and attaining goals, objectives and targeted measurables of the plant related to production
• Holding others accountable to established goals and directives
• Identifying process improvements to decrease scrap, increase efficiencies and find cost savings
• Coaching, mentoring, developing and leading direct and indirect reports
• Adjusting manning as needed, based on production schedules and goals
• Completing root cause analysis and implementing countermeasures
• Other duties as directed by the manager

Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment, be able to hold others accountable and enjoy floor presence. Although more initially, individuals should enjoy spending up to 50% of their time on the manufacturing floor, supporting a 24/7/365 operation.

The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision) day one of employment, profit sharing and 15% annual bonus potential, short-term and long-term disability, 401K match, paid holidays, vacation and tuition reimbursement.

REQUIREMENTS for the Sr. Manufacturing Area Manager:

1. Bachelor's degree, ideally in a technical field
2. Minimum of five years of similar manufacturing operations management experience
3. Experience working in process-oriented manufacturing environments (examples include chemical, coating, refinery, food, beverage, packaging, etc.)
4. Passion for supporting a safety first mentality
5. Experience completing CI functions, including scrap reductions, improving line efficiencies, etc.
6. Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports
7. Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Skills preferred but NOT required:

1. Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
2. ERP experience
3. Experience working in highly automated environments
4. Lean Certification
5. Willing to relocate in the future for promotional opportunities
6. Supervision experience in non-union work environments

Why work for this organization:

• Company supplies a diverse, recession-proof product line to multiple industries
• EXCELLENT benefits, including 401K match, profit sharing and bonus potential
• No layoffs in the last 20+ years
• Fast-paced work environment, focused on continuous improvements and Lean initiatives
• You will have your own office
• Million dollar investments have been made to the plant
• Work with a cohesive management team; there is a lot going RIGHT at this plant!
• FREE product giveaways; save money on items that you use daily
• Relocation is available

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Kansas City area; a relocation package is offered for candidates meeting all requirements.

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