Manufacturing Manager

Keter North America•Anderson, IN

18d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager oversees production operations to maintain efficiency, quality, and safety standards. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, innovation, process optimization, and lean manufacturing, and works with cross-functional teams to identify, implement, and monitor initiatives across the manufacturing lifecycle. The position reports directly to the Director of Operations and has four direct reports in a 24/7 operation, with oversight of approximately 120 direct and indirect production associates. The manager oversees daily manufacturing operations and production planning, leads continuous improvement initiatives, develops manufacturing teams, ensures quality and regulatory compliance, tracks performance metrics, and collaborates with other departments and senior leadership. The role requires an industrial work setting and may include both office and on-site duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field, or 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing management role.
At least 3 years focused on continuous improvement initiatives when qualifying through manufacturing management experience.
Proven experience implementing lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement frameworks.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, and Root Cause Analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to drive results in a dynamic environment.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals.
Experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and cost control.
Familiarity with quality standards and certifications such as ISO and QS.
Familiarity with ERP systems and other manufacturing software.
Ability to push, pull, lift, move, and/or carry up to 25 pounds; frequently reach overhead; and frequently stoop, bend, and kneel.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and cutting glove and sleeve.

Responsibilities

Manage daily manufacturing-floor operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to support efficient production schedules and product flow.
Supervise production staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
Lead continuous improvement strategies using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other process improvement methodologies.
Assess manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower operational costs.
Develop and execute improvement initiatives aligned with company goals and strategic objectives.
Provide leadership and guidance to manufacturing supervisors, operators, and support staff, and foster innovation, engagement, and proactive problem-solving.
Conduct training on lean principles, process optimization techniques, and best practices.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations and promote a safe working environment.
Implement quality control measures and work with the quality assurance team to address non-conformance and corrective actions.
Drive adherence to relevant manufacturing standards and analyze production data to identify quality trends and root causes.
Develop and track KPIs related to manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and team performance.
Report continuous improvement progress and performance to senior leadership and provide the team with updates on metrics and goals.
Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Procurement, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve operational challenges and improve production processes.
Communicate project status, issues, and improvement opportunities to upper management and participate in cross-functional meetings.