Manager, Quality and Production
About The Position
All over the world, Kärcher is synonymous with top performance, innovation and quality. As a family-owned company, mutual appreciation and trust are particularly important to us. At Kärcher you can expect extraordinary tasks, which is why we look for employees who show outstanding motivation, dedication, and team spirit. Only together can we create that which sets Kärcher apart – and each individual employee plays an important role in this. The difference is you. This is how you WOW: Lead daily assembly and production operations to consistently hit output, schedule, and customer targets. Account for operational results across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics. Enforce strict quality systems, process controls, product standards, and standard work documentation. Champion Lean manufacturing initiatives to drive productivity, minimize waste, and optimize costs. Coach, develop, and lead supervisors and frontline teams to build a safe, high-performance culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of operational leadership experience in manufacturing or assembly environments.
- Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, ISO quality systems, and root cause analysis.
- Proven track record of operational execution, accountability, and driving performance improvements.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills across Supply Chain, Engineering, and Maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily assembly and production operations to consistently hit output, schedule, and customer targets.
- Account for operational results across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics.
- Enforce strict quality systems, process controls, product standards, and standard work documentation.
- Champion Lean manufacturing initiatives to drive productivity, minimize waste, and optimize costs.
- Coach, develop, and lead supervisors and frontline teams to build a safe, high-performance culture.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
- Paid Holidays (11 per year)
- Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
- HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
- Paid sick time, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
