Manufacturing Manager

Kleen-Rite Corp•Columbia, PA

About The Position

Kleen-Rite Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing operations for our Kleen-Rite Equipment division in Pennsylvania and two small production subsidiaries in Illinois and Arkansas. This role provides full operational and financial ownership of three production locations, leading a team of approximately 15 employees across multiple states. The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for end-to-end production performance, including planning, quality, cost control, continuous improvement, capital utilization, and P&L accountability. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader who can balance strategic direction with daily execution and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, profitability, and manufacturing capability.

Requirements

8+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
Proven experience leading a production facility with responsibility for P&L, budgeting, and financial performance.
Demonstrated success implementing Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies with measurable results.
Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, demand forecasting, and KPI management.
Strong understanding of workplace safety programs and OSHA regulatory requirements.
Experience using ERP/MRP and data-driven reporting tools to drive operational decisions.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and change-management skills.
Ability to balance strategic direction with hands-on operational oversight.
Willingness to work at company headquarters and travel approximately 20% to support multi-site operations.
Alignment with Kleen-Rite’s mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

Production Planning & Coordination: Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer orders and deadlines, allocating all resources efficiently. Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure availability of parts and materials.
Quality Control & Process Improvement: Ensure all products meet quality standards, identify process bottlenecks or inefficiencies, and propose improvements. Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs). Develop bill of materials (BOM) for new products and update as needed to ensure accuracy.
Team Leadership: Lead and develop a multi-site team of approximately 15 employees across three states. Establish performance expectations, develop team capabilities, and ensure accountability across all production sites.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Establish, monitor, and report on operational and financial KPIs. Implement and lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.).
Profit & Loss Responsibility: Top to bottom P&L ownership of production sites. Work with the CFO to set financial performance objectives and ensure those objectives are executed. Identify opportunities to expand internal manufacturing capability by performing make-versus-buy analysis for current products and components.
Equipment & Facility Management: Oversee maintenance and operation of machinery and assembly tools.
Safety & Compliance: Enforce workplace safety protocols and OSHA or local regulations.
Perform other duties, as assigned.