Manufacturing Manager

Kleen-Rite Corp. • Columbia, PA

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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.

Benefits

• Family-Owned & Operated for Over 66 Years!
• Generous Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan to Help Secure Your Future.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision & More.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance for Added Peace of Mind.
• Compensation: Competitive base salary based on experience, with additional bonus opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager